directeursgeneraal
Syllables
di-rec-teurs-ge-ne-raal
Pronunciation
/diˈrɛktøːrs ɣəˈneːraːl/
Stress
001001
Morphemes
directeur + generaal + s
The Dutch word 'directeurs-generaal' is divided into six syllables: di-rec-teurs-ge-ne-raal. It's a compound noun with stress on the penultimate syllable of 'generaal'. Syllabification follows the principles of maximizing onsets and allowing vowel-initial syllables, with the 'rs' cluster treated as a single onset.
Definitions
- 1
Highest-ranking official in an organization or government department.
Director-General
“De directeurs-generaal van het ministerie namen deel aan de vergadering.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable of the final component ('raa' in 'ne-raal').
Syllables
di — Open syllable, onset 'd', coda null. rec — Closed syllable, onset 'r', coda 'k'. teurs — Closed syllable, onset 't', coda 'rs'. ge — Open syllable, onset 'g', coda null. ne — Open syllable, onset 'n', coda null. raal — Closed syllable, onset 'r', coda 'l'
Word Parts
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Maximizing Onsets
Dutch prefers to maximize the number of consonants in the onset of a syllable.
Vowel-Initial Syllables
Syllables beginning with a vowel are permissible.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Certain consonant clusters (like 'rs') are treated as single onsets.
- Compound word requiring consideration of morphemic boundaries.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may exist but do not affect syllable division.
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