kandidaatraadsleden
Syllables
kan-di-daat-raads-le-den
Pronunciation
/kɑn.diˈdaːt.raːts.lə.də(n)/
Stress
001000
Morphemes
kandidaat + raadsleden
The word 'kandidaat-raadsleden' is a compound noun syllabified into six syllables (kan-di-daat-raads-le-den) with primary stress on 'daat'. It follows Dutch rules of open syllable preference and avoiding breaking consonant clusters, while respecting the morphemic boundaries of the compound.
Definitions
- 1
People who are candidates for a council position.
Candidate council members
“De kandidaat-raadsleden presenteerden hun plannen.”
“De verkiezing van kandidaat-raadsleden staat voor de deur.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('daat') in 'kandidaat', following the general Dutch rule of penultimate stress. The compound structure influences the overall stress pattern.
Syllables
kan — Open syllable, containing a short vowel.. di — Open syllable, containing a short vowel.. daat — Closed syllable, containing a long vowel and stressed.. raads — Closed syllable, containing a long vowel.. le — Open syllable, containing a schwa.. den — Closed syllable, containing a schwa and a final consonant.
Word Parts
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Open Syllable Preference
Dutch favors syllables ending in vowels. Syllable divisions are made to create as many open syllables as possible.
Avoid Breaking Consonant Clusters
Consonant clusters are generally kept together within a syllable unless they are exceptionally complex.
Compound Word Syllabification
Syllabification respects the boundaries of the constituent morphemes in compound words.
- The voicing of the 'd' in 'raadsleden' can vary regionally.
- The stress pattern in compound words can be influenced by the stress patterns of the individual components.
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