justitiefunctionarissen
Syllables
jus-ti-tie-func-ti-o-na-ris-sen
Pronunciation
/ˌjʏstiˈti.fʏŋk.ti.o.naˈrɪs.sən/
Stress
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Morphemes
jus + titi + functionarissen
The word 'justitiefunctionarissen' is a complex Dutch noun divided into nine syllables based on vowel sounds and consonant clusters. Stress falls on the antepenultimate syllable. The word's morphology reveals Latin and Dutch origins, indicating its meaning of 'justice officials'.
Definitions
- 1
Officials working within the justice system.
Justice officials
“De justitiefunctionarissen onderzochten de zaak grondig.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the antepenultimate syllable ('na').
Syllables
jus — Open syllable, initial syllable.. ti — Open syllable.. tie — Open syllable.. func — Closed syllable, consonant cluster.. ti — Open syllable.. o — Open syllable.. na — Open, stressed syllable.. ris — Closed syllable, consonant cluster.. sen — Closed syllable, final syllable.
Word Parts
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Open Syllable Rule
Syllables generally end in a vowel sound.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are generally maintained within a syllable unless easily separable.
Stress Placement Rule
In Dutch, stress often falls on the antepenultimate syllable.
- The 'ie' digraph is treated as a single vowel sound.
- Regional variations in vowel quality may exist but do not significantly alter syllable division.
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