luitenantgeneraals
Syllables
lui-ten-ant-ge-ne-raals
Pronunciation
/ˈlœytəˌnɑnt ɣəˈneːraːls/
Stress
001001
Morphemes
luitenant, generaal + -s
The word 'luitenant-generaals' is a Dutch compound noun syllabified based on vowel nuclei, maintaining diphthong integrity, and following consonant coda rules. Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable 'ge-'. The word is composed of borrowed roots and a plural suffix.
Definitions
- 1
Plural form of luitenant-generaal, denoting multiple individuals holding the rank of lieutenant general.
Lieutenant generals
“De luitenant-generaals gaven orders aan de troepen.”
ant:Soldaten
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable 'ge-'.
Syllables
lui — Open syllable, diphthong 'ui' remains intact.. ten — Open syllable.. ant — Closed syllable.. ge — Open syllable, primary stress.. ne — Open syllable, long vowel.. raals — Closed syllable, long vowel.
Vowel Nucleus Rule
Syllables are formed around vowel sounds.
Diphthong Integrity Rule
Diphthongs (like 'ui') are not split across syllables.
Consonant Coda Rule
Consonants following a vowel form a syllable coda.
- The compound nature of the word requires careful application of syllabification rules while maintaining morphemic integrity.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may occur, but do not affect the core syllable division.
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