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gemeentefunctionaris

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7 syllables
20 characters
Dutch
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gemeentefunctionaris

Linguistic Analysis

Syllables

ge-meen-te-func-tio-na-ris

Pronunciation

/ɣəˈmeːntəfʏŋkʃoːnaːris/

Stress

0001000

Morphemes

gemeente + functie + -aris

The word 'gemeentefunctionaris' is a Dutch noun meaning 'municipal official'. It is divided into seven syllables: ge-meen-te-func-tio-na-ris, with primary stress on 'func-'. The word is morphologically complex, consisting of the prefix 'gemeente', the root 'functie', and the suffix '-aris'. Syllabification follows vowel-based rules and preserves consonant clusters.

Definitions

noun
  1. 1

    A person holding an official position within a municipality.

    Municipal official

    “De gemeentefunctionaris hielp me met mijn aanvraag.”

    syn:ambtenaarstadsambtenaar
    ant:burger

Stress pattern

Primary stress falls on the antepenultimate syllable ('func-'). This is typical for Dutch words of this length and complexity.

Syllables

7
ge/ɣə/
meen/meːn/
te/tə/
func/ˈfʏŋk/
tio/ʃoː/
na/naː/
ris/ris/

ge — Open syllable, containing a schwa. Unstressed.. meen — Closed syllable, containing a long vowel. Unstressed.. te — Open syllable, containing a schwa. Unstressed.. func — Closed syllable, primary stressed syllable.. tio — Open syllable, containing a long vowel. Unstressed.. na — Open syllable, containing a long vowel. Unstressed.. ris — Closed syllable. Unstressed.

Word Parts

pre

gemeente

Dutch, meaning 'municipality' or 'community'. Functions as a combining form.

root

functie

Dutch/Latin (functio), meaning 'function' or 'duty'. Core meaning of the role.

suf

-aris

Latin (-arius), meaning 'relating to' or 'person engaged in'. Forms a noun denoting a person.

Similar Words

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Vowel-Based Syllabification

Syllables are formed around vowel sounds. Each vowel typically forms the nucleus of a syllable.

Consonant Cluster Preservation

Consonant clusters are kept together if they form a natural onset or coda, avoiding splitting them unnecessarily.

Stress Placement

Stress typically falls on the antepenultimate syllable in Dutch words of this length.

  • Schwa reduction is common in unstressed syllables, affecting pronunciation.
  • The 'nt' cluster in 'gemeente' is a common consonant cluster that is kept together.
  • Regional variations in pronunciation may exist, potentially affecting syllable boundaries slightly.
Analysis by gemma3:27b · 6/9/2025

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