geloofsverkondigers
Syllables
ge-loofs-ver-kon-di-gers
Pronunciation
/ɣəˈloːfsfərˈkɔndɪɣərs/
Stress
010011
Morphemes
ge- + loof + -sverkondigers
The Dutch word 'geloofsverkondigers' is divided into six syllables: ge-loofs-ver-kon-di-gers. It consists of a Germanic prefix 'ge-', a root 'loof' meaning 'faith', and several suffixes indicating plurality and agentive function. The primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable. Syllabification follows the vowel nucleus rule and allows for consonant clusters within syllables.
Definitions
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Proclaimers of faith
Proclaimers of faith
“De geloofsverkondigers reisden door het land.”
“Zij waren toegewijde geloofsverkondigers.”
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Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('di' in 'kon-di-gers'). Dutch generally exhibits penultimate stress.
Syllables
ge- — Open syllable, initial syllable.. loofs- — Closed syllable, long vowel.. ver- — Open syllable.. kon- — Closed syllable.. di- — Open syllable.. gers- — Closed syllable, final plural marker.
Word Parts
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Vowel Nucleus Rule
Syllables are formed around vowel nuclei. Each syllable must contain at least one vowel sound.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are generally maintained within a syllable if they can be pronounced as a unit.
- Dutch allows for some flexibility in syllabification, particularly with consonant clusters.
- The long vowel 'oo' in 'loofs' influences syllable weight.
- The final 's' is a plural marker and forms a syllable on its own.
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