kinderbeschermingsfunctionaris
Syllables
kin-der-be-scherm-ings-func-tio-na-ris
Pronunciation
/ˈkɪndər.bə.sxɛr.mɪŋs.fʏŋk.ʃo.na.ɾɪs/
Stress
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Morphemes
kinder- + bescherm- + -ings-functie-naris
The word 'kinderbeschermingsfunctionaris' is a complex Dutch noun divided into nine syllables: kin-der-be-scherm-ings-func-tio-na-ris. The primary stress falls on the antepenultimate syllable ('be-scherm-ings'). Syllabification follows vowel peak, onset maximization, and avoids diphthong splitting. It's a compound word with a prefix, root, and multiple suffixes indicating a person responsible for child protection.
Definitions
- 1
A person whose job is to protect children, typically within a governmental or organizational context.
Child protection officer/functionary
“De kinderbeschermingsfunctionaris beoordeelde de situatie.”
“Zij is een ervaren kinderbeschermingsfunctionaris.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the antepenultimate syllable ('be-scherm-ings'). Dutch stress is generally weak, but this syllable receives slightly more prominence.
Syllables
kin — Open syllable, initial syllable, stressed.. der — Open syllable, follows a vowel.. be — Open syllable, stressed.. scherm — Closed syllable, contains a consonant cluster.. ings — Closed syllable, contains a nasal consonant.. func — Closed syllable, contains a consonant cluster.. tio — Open syllable, follows a consonant.. na — Open syllable, follows a consonant.. ris — Closed syllable, final syllable.
Word Parts
Vowel Peak Rule
Syllables are built around vowel sounds, forming the nucleus.
Onset Maximization
Consonants are assigned to the onset of a syllable whenever possible, creating consonant-vowel (CV) combinations.
Avoid Diphthong Splitting
Diphthongs are kept within a single syllable to maintain their phonetic integrity.
Consonant Cluster Resolution
Complex consonant clusters are resolved based on sonority, with more sonorous sounds tending to form syllable nuclei.
- Dutch allows for some flexibility in syllable division, particularly with consonant clusters.
- Regional variations in pronunciation of /x/ (often as /s/) do not affect syllable division.
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