eersteministerportfoelje
Syllables
eer-ste-mi-ni-ster-port-foe-lje
Pronunciation
/ˈeːrstəˌmɪnɪstərˌpɔrtfœˈjɛ/
Stress
01001001
Morphemes
eerste + minister + portefeuille
The word *eersteministerportefeuille* is a compound noun syllabified based on Dutch rules prioritizing open syllables and morpheme boundaries. Stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('mi'). It consists of the prefix 'eerste', the root 'minister', and the compound element 'portefeuille'.
Definitions
- 1
The portfolio of responsibilities held by the prime minister.
Prime Minister's portfolio
“De eersteministerportefeuille omvat belangrijke dossiers zoals buitenlandse zaken en economie.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('mi'), following the penultimate stress rule. Secondary stress is present on the final syllable ('lje').
Syllables
eer — Open syllable, initial syllable, vowel is long.. ste — Closed syllable, consonant cluster 'st'.. mi — Open syllable, stressed syllable.. ni — Open syllable.. ster — Closed syllable, consonant cluster 'st'.. port — Closed syllable.. foe — Open syllable.. lje — Closed syllable.
Word Parts
Similar Words
Open Syllable Preference
Dutch favors syllables ending in vowels.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Permissible consonant clusters are not broken up.
Morpheme Boundary Rule
Syllable division often occurs at morpheme boundaries.
Penultimate Stress Rule
Primary stress falls on the second-to-last syllable.
- The length of the word and the presence of multiple morphemes require careful application of the rules.
- The French origin of 'portefeuille' does not alter the Dutch syllabification rules.
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