goodwillambassadeurs
Syllables
good-will-am-bas-sa-deurs
Pronunciation
/ˈɣutʋɪlɑmbasɑdøːrs/
Stress
000100
Morphemes
ambassade + -eurs
The word 'goodwillambassadeurs' is divided into six syllables based on Dutch phonological rules, prioritizing vowel sounds and avoiding unnecessary consonant cluster breaks. The primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable 'bas'. The word is a compound noun consisting of a borrowed element ('goodwill'), a root ('ambassade'), and a suffix ('-eurs').
Definitions
- 1
People who represent an organization or country in a positive and friendly manner, promoting goodwill.
Goodwill ambassadors
“De goodwillambassadeurs reisden de wereld rond.”
“Zij werden benoemd tot goodwillambassadeurs van de organisatie.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable 'bas', following the general Dutch stress pattern.
Syllables
good — Open syllable, stressed vowel.. will — Open syllable, unstressed vowel.. am — Closed syllable, unstressed vowel.. bas — Closed syllable, primary stressed vowel.. sa — Open syllable, unstressed vowel.. deurs — Closed syllable, unstressed vowel.
Word Parts
Vowel Peak Principle
Each syllable contains a vowel sound.
Avoid Consonant Clusters
Syllable division attempts to avoid breaking up consonant clusters.
Penultimate Stress
Stress generally falls on the second-to-last syllable.
Borrowed Word Integration
Borrowed words are adapted to Dutch phonological rules.
- The 'mbass' cluster is a potential point of consideration, but is commonly treated as a single unit within the syllable 'bas'.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may exist, but do not significantly alter syllable division.
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