cultuurfunctionarissen
Syllables
cul-tuur-func-tio-na-ris-sen
Pronunciation
/ˈkʏl.tyːr.fʏŋk.ʃo.naː.ɾɪs.sə(n)/
Stress
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Morphemes
cultuur, functie + -aris, -sen
The word 'cultuurfunctionarissen' is a compound noun divided into seven syllables: cul-tuur-func-tio-na-ris-sen. The primary stress falls on the first syllable ('cul'). The word is morphologically complex, consisting of roots from Latin origins and Dutch suffixes. Syllabification follows Dutch rules favoring open syllables and avoiding single initial consonants.
Definitions
- 1
People employed by cultural institutions or government bodies to promote and facilitate cultural activities.
Culture functionaries / cultural officials
“De cultuurfunctionarissen organiseerden een festival in de stad.”
“Zij werken samen met de cultuurfunctionarissen om het lokale erfgoed te behouden.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the first syllable ('cul'), as is typical for the first element in Dutch compound words.
Syllables
cul — Open syllable, stressed.. tuur — Open syllable, part of the stressed element.. func — Open syllable.. tio — Open syllable.. na — Open syllable.. ris — Closed syllable.. sen — Closed syllable, plural marker.
Word Parts
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Open Syllable Preference
Dutch favors open syllables (CV) whenever possible.
Avoid Single Initial Consonants
Consonants are generally not left at the beginning of a syllable unless part of a cluster.
Compound Word Stress
Stress often falls on the first element of a compound word.
Plural Suffixes
Plural suffixes are generally treated as a single syllable.
- Consonant cluster 'fnc' could potentially be divided differently, but open syllable preference prevails.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may exist but do not affect syllable division.
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