kandidaatwethouder
Syllables
kan-di-daat-we-thou-der
Pronunciation
/kɑn.diˈdaːt.ʋɛ.tɦɑu̯.dər/
Stress
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Morphemes
kan + did + daat
The word 'kandidaat-wethouder' is a Dutch compound noun divided into six syllables: kan-di-daat-we-thou-der. Stress falls on the final syllable. It's morphologically composed of a prefix, root, suffix, and a compound element. Syllabification follows Dutch rules prioritizing onsets and vowel centrality.
Definitions
- 1
A person who is a candidate for the position of alderman or council member.
Candidate alderman/council member
“De kandidaat-wethouder presenteerde zijn plannen.”
“Zij is een veelbelovende kandidaat-wethouder.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the final syllable ('der') of the second element ('wethouder').
Syllables
kan — Open syllable, unstressed.. di — Open syllable, unstressed.. daat — Closed syllable, unstressed.. we — Open syllable, unstressed.. thou — Diphthong, unstressed.. der — Closed syllable, stressed.
Word Parts
Maximizing Onsets
Dutch prefers to include as many consonants as possible in the onset of a syllable.
Vowel-Centric Syllabification
Each syllable generally contains one vowel sound.
Compound Word Syllabification
Compound words are syllabified as if they were separate words joined together.
- The compound nature of the word is the primary consideration.
- Regional variations in pronunciation might affect vowel quality but not syllable division.
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