ministersportfelles
Syllables
mi-ni-ster-spor-tfel-les
Pronunciation
/ˌmɪnɪˈstɛr.spɔrt.pɔr.təˈfɛj.ləs/
Stress
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Morphemes
minister, sport, portefeuille + s
The Dutch word 'ministersportefeuilles' is a compound noun meaning 'ministerial portfolios'. It is syllabified as mi-ni-ster-spor-tfel-les, with primary stress on 'tfel'. The syllabification follows Dutch rules prioritizing open syllables and handling consonant clusters. It's a complex word reflecting the compounding nature of Dutch.
Definitions
- 1
The portfolios or areas of responsibility assigned to ministers in a government.
Ministerial portfolios
“De nieuwe ministers kregen hun ministersportefeuilles toegewezen.”
“Hij is verantwoordelijk voor de ministersportefeuilles van Financiën en Buitenlandse Zaken.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable 'tfel' (portefeuilles).
Syllables
mi — Open syllable, unstressed.. ni — Open syllable, unstressed.. ster — Closed syllable, stressed.. spor — Closed syllable, unstressed.. tfel — Closed syllable, stressed.. les — Closed syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
Maximize Open Syllables
Dutch prefers syllables ending in vowels, leading to divisions that create open syllables whenever possible.
Consonant Clusters
Consonant clusters are broken up to create pronounceable syllables, but common clusters like 'sp' and 'rt' are generally maintained within a syllable.
Compound Word Syllabification
Compound words are syllabified based on the individual components, but the overall stress pattern is determined by the entire word.
- The word is a compound noun, influencing its syllabification.
- Vowel reduction in unstressed syllables is a key feature of Dutch pronunciation.
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