ministərprezidentən
Syllables
mi-nis-tər-pre-zi-den-tən
Pronunciation
/ˌmi.nɪ.stər.pre.ziˈdɛn.tən/
Stress
0010010
Morphemes
minister + -en
The word 'minister-presidenten' is divided into seven syllables based on vowel nuclei and consonant clusters, with primary stress on the penultimate syllable. It's a compound noun formed from 'minister' and 'president' with the plural suffix '-en'.
Definitions
- 1
Prime ministers
Prime ministers
“De minister-presidenten kwamen bijeen.”
“De minister-presidenten debatteerden over de nieuwe wetgeving.”
syn:regeringsleiders
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('den').
Syllables
mi — Open syllable, vowel nucleus.. nis — Closed syllable, consonant cluster.. tər — Open syllable, schwa vowel.. pre — Open syllable, vowel nucleus.. zi — Open syllable, vowel nucleus.. den — Closed, stressed syllable.. tən — Open syllable, schwa vowel.
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Vowel Nucleus
Every vowel sound forms the nucleus of a syllable.
Consonant Clusters
Consonant clusters following a vowel are generally included in the same syllable.
Penultimate Stress
Stress typically falls on the penultimate syllable in Dutch compound words.
- Potential schwa reduction in rapid speech affecting perceived syllabification.
- Compound word structure adds complexity but rules still apply consistently.
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