kandidaatkommisaris
Syllables
kan-di-daat-kom-mi-sa-ris
Pronunciation
/kɑn.di.daːt.kɔ.mɪ.sa.ɾɪs/
Stress
0000001
Morphemes
kandidaat, commissaris
The word 'kandidaat-commissaris' is a compound noun syllabified based on Dutch rules favoring open syllables (CV) and respecting the boundaries of the constituent words. Stress falls on the final syllable ('ris'). The word is of Latin origin and refers to a candidate for a commissioner position.
Definitions
- 1
A person nominated for a position on a commission.
Candidate Commissioner
“De kandidaat-commissaris werd door de raad van bestuur voorgedragen.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the final syllable 'ris' of 'commissaris' (penultimate syllable of the second component).
Syllables
kan — Open syllable (CV), unstressed.. di — Open syllable (CV), unstressed.. daat — Closed syllable (CVC), unstressed, contains a long vowel.. kom — Open syllable (CV), unstressed.. mi — Open syllable (CV), unstressed.. sa — Open syllable (CV), unstressed.. ris — Closed syllable (CVC), stressed.
Similar Words
Prefer CV Syllables
Dutch syllabification prioritizes creating open syllables (CV structure) whenever possible.
Allow CVC Syllables
Closed syllables (CVC) are permitted, especially after long vowels or diphthongs.
Compound Word Syllabification
Syllabification respects the boundaries of the constituent words in compound nouns.
- The 'r' sound can vary regionally (uvular or alveolar), but this doesn't affect syllabification.
- The hyphenated structure is typical for Dutch compound nouns.
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