gouverneurgeneraal
Syllables
gou-ver-neur-ge-ne-raal
Pronunciation
/ˈɣɔvərnøːr ˈɣɛnəraːl/
Stress
100001
Morphemes
gouverneur + generaal
“Gouverneur-generaal” is a Dutch compound noun meaning “governor-general”. It's syllabified as gou-ver-neur-ge-ne-raal, with stress on 'neur'. The word follows standard Dutch syllabification rules prioritizing open syllables and avoiding breaking diphthongs. The stress pattern is typical for Dutch compound nouns.
Definitions
- 1
A representative of the monarch or head of state in a country or territory.
Governor-General
“De gouverneur-generaal bezocht de provincie.”
“De gouverneur-generaal hield een toespraak.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable of the first constituent ('neur').
Syllables
gou — Open syllable, diphthong.. ver — Closed syllable.. neur — Closed syllable, stressed.. ge — Open syllable.. ne — Open syllable.. raal — Closed syllable.
Word Parts
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Maximize Onsets
Dutch prefers to create syllables with onsets whenever possible.
Stress Rule for Compounds
Stress generally falls on the penultimate syllable of the first constituent in compound nouns.
Avoid Breaking Diphthongs
Diphthongs are generally kept within a single syllable.
- The compound nature of the word influences stress.
- Regional variations in 'r' pronunciation do not affect syllabification.
- The hyphen doesn't alter syllabification, it indicates a compound structure.
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