leerlingbegeleiders
Syllables
leer-ling-be-ge-lei-ders
Pronunciation
/ˈlɛːr.lɪŋ.bə.ɣə.lɛi̯.dərs/
Stress
100010
Morphemes
be- + leerling/geleid + -ers
The word 'leerlingbegeleiders' is a Dutch noun meaning 'student counselors'. It is divided into six syllables: leer-ling-be-ge-lei-ders, with primary stress on the fifth syllable ('lei'). The word is a compound formed from the root 'leerling' (student), the prefix 'be-', the root 'geleid' (guidance), and the suffix '-ers' (plural marker for people). Syllabification follows Dutch rules of onset maximization and morpheme boundaries.
Definitions
- 1
Counselors who provide guidance to students.
Student counselors
“De leerlingbegeleiders helpen studenten met hun problemen.”
“De school heeft een team van ervaren leerlingbegeleiders.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fifth syllable, 'lei', making it the most prominent syllable in the word.
Syllables
leer — Open syllable, stressed.. ling — Closed syllable, unstressed.. be — Open syllable, unstressed.. ge — Open syllable, unstressed.. lei — Diphthong, stressed.. ders — Closed syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
Similar Words
Onset Maximization
Consonant clusters are kept together at the beginning of a syllable (e.g., 'leer-ling').
Vowel Grouping
Vowel combinations are separated into different syllables if they create distinct vowel sounds (e.g., 'be-ge-lei').
Morpheme Boundaries
Syllable boundaries often align with morpheme boundaries (e.g., 'leer-ling').
- The pronunciation of 'ge-' as a schwa /ə/ can influence syllable weight.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation might exist, but do not alter the core syllabification.
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