leerlingbegeleidster
Syllables
leer-ling-be-ge-lei-d-ster
Pronunciation
/ˈleːrlɪŋbəɣələidstər/
Stress
1000100
Morphemes
leerlingbegeleid + -ster
The word 'leerlingbegeleidster' is a Dutch compound noun meaning 'student counselor (female)'. It is divided into seven syllables: leer-ling-be-ge-lei-d-ster, with primary stress on the second syllable ('ling'). The syllabification follows Dutch rules prioritizing open syllables and handling consonant clusters appropriately. The word consists of the roots 'leerling' and 'begeleid' combined with the feminine agentive suffix '-ster'.
Definitions
- 1
A female professional who provides guidance and support to students.
Student counselor (female)
“De leerlingbegeleidster hielp de student met zijn studiekeuze.”
“Ik heb een afspraak met de leerlingbegeleidster.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('ling'). The stress pattern is typical for Dutch compound nouns.
Syllables
leer — Open syllable, containing a long vowel.. ling — Closed syllable, containing a short vowel and a nasal consonant.. be — Open syllable, containing a schwa.. ge — Open syllable, containing a voiced velar fricative and a schwa.. lei — Open syllable, containing a diphthong.. d — Closed syllable, containing a voiced alveolar plosive.. ster — Closed syllable, containing a schwa.
Word Parts
Open Syllable Preference
Dutch prioritizes creating open syllables (ending in a vowel) whenever possible. This is evident in the divisions 'leer-ling', 'be-ge', and 'lei-d'.
Consonant Cluster Handling
Consonant clusters like 'ng' in 'leerling' are treated as a single unit within a syllable.
- The pronunciation of 'ge' as a single syllable (/ɣə/) is a common feature of Dutch phonology.
- The long vowel /eː/ in 'leer' influences the syllable division.
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