immigratieambtenaar
Syllables
im-mi-gra-tie-amb-te-naar
Pronunciation
/ɪm.mi.ɣraː.ti.ˈɑm.bə.naːr/
Stress
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Morphemes
im- + migratie + -ambtenaar
The word 'immigratieambtenaar' is a compound noun with seven syllables (im-mi-gra-tie-amb-te-naar). Stress falls on the antepenultimate syllable ('tie'). Syllabification follows Dutch rules prioritizing vowel nuclei and maintaining consonant clusters. The word is morphologically complex, comprising a Latin-derived prefix and root, and a Dutch suffix indicating an official position.
Definitions
- 1
An official responsible for immigration matters.
Immigration officer
“De immigratieambtenaar controleerde mijn paspoort.”
“De immigratieambtenaar was erg behulpzaam.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the antepenultimate syllable ('tie').
Syllables
im — Open syllable, closed by 'm'. mi — Open syllable. gra — Open syllable. tie — Closed, stressed syllable. amb — Open syllable. te — Open syllable, schwa vowel. naar — Open syllable
Word Parts
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Vowel Nucleus Rule
Syllables are formed around vowel nuclei.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are generally maintained within a syllable unless exceptionally complex.
Stress Placement Rule
Stress typically falls on the penultimate or antepenultimate syllable.
- Dutch allows for complex consonant clusters.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation exist but do not alter syllabification.
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