functievoorschriften
Syllables
func-tie-vo-or-schrif-ten
Pronunciation
/fʏŋk.ti.ə.voːr.sxrɪf.tən/
Stress
001000
Morphemes
voor + functie + schriften
The word 'functievoorschriften' is a Dutch compound noun divided into six syllables: func-tie-vo-or-schrif-ten. It consists of the prefix 'voor', the root 'functie', and the suffix 'schriften'. The primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable. Syllabification follows Dutch rules prioritizing open syllables and maintaining consonant clusters.
Definitions
- 1
Specific instructions or requirements defining how a function should operate.
Function prescriptions, functional specifications
“De functievoorschriften voor de nieuwe software zijn nog niet af.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('voor'). Dutch generally exhibits penultimate stress, but compound words can have multiple stress points.
Syllables
func — Closed syllable, initial consonant cluster.. tie — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. vo — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. or — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. schrif — Closed syllable, consonant cluster 'schr'.. ten — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.
Word Parts
Open Syllable Preference
Dutch favors open syllables (CV) whenever possible. This is evident in the division of 'tie', 'vo', 'or', and 'ten'.
Consonant Cluster Maintenance
Consonant clusters like 'schr' are generally kept together as a single unit, as they represent a single phonological entity.
Avoid Single-Letter Syllables
The syllabification avoids creating syllables consisting of a single consonant.
- The 'schr' cluster is treated as a single unit despite being a consonant cluster.
- The stress pattern is typical for Dutch compound nouns, with the main stress on the last element.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation might exist, but they do not affect the syllable division.
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