journaalverslaggever
Syllables
jour-naal-ver-slag-ge-ver
Pronunciation
/ˈjurnɑːl vərˈslaːɣˌɣeːvər/
Stress
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Morphemes
journaal, verslag + gever
The word 'journaalverslaggever' is a Dutch compound noun meaning 'news reporter'. It is syllabified as jour-naal-ver-slag-ge-ver, with primary stress on 'slag'. The word is composed of the roots 'journaal' and 'verslag' and the suffix 'gever'. Syllabification follows vowel-based division and handles consonant clusters appropriately.
Definitions
- 1
A person who reports news.
News reporter, journalist
“De journaalverslaggever stond live verslag te doen.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('slag').
Syllables
jour — Open syllable, containing a diphthong.. naal — Open syllable, containing a long vowel.. ver — Open syllable, containing a schwa.. slag — Open syllable, containing a long vowel and a voiced velar fricative.. ge — Open syllable, containing a schwa and a voiced velar fricative.. ver — Open syllable, containing a schwa.
Word Parts
Vowel-Based Division
Syllables are generally formed around vowel sounds.
Consonant Cluster Handling
Consonant clusters are often kept together within a syllable.
Compound Word Syllabification
Each component of a compound word retains its original syllabification.
- The 'aa' diphthong in 'journaal' is a common Dutch vowel sound.
- The 'g' sound can be pronounced differently depending on the region.
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