nietfunctionerende
Syllables
niet-func-tio-ne-ren-de
Pronunciation
/nit.fʏŋ.kʃo.nɛ.rən.də/
Stress
000010
Morphemes
niet + functioner + ende
The word 'niet-functionerende' is a Dutch adjective meaning 'non-functioning'. It's divided into six syllables: niet-func-tio-ne-ren-de, with stress on the penultimate syllable 'ren'. It consists of the prefix 'niet-', the root 'functioner-', and the suffix '-ende'. Syllabification follows Dutch rules prioritizing open syllables and preserving consonant clusters.
Definitions
- 1
Not functioning
Non-functioning
“De niet-functionerende machine moest gerepareerd worden.”
“Een niet-functionerende relatie.”
Stress pattern
The primary stress falls on the fifth syllable, 'ren', which is the penultimate syllable according to Dutch stress rules.
Syllables
niet — Open syllable, unstressed.. func — Closed syllable, unstressed.. tio — Open syllable, unstressed.. ne — Open syllable, unstressed.. ren — Closed syllable, stressed.. de — Open syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
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Open Syllable Preference
Dutch favors creating open syllables (ending in a vowel) whenever possible.
Consonant Cluster Preservation
Consonant clusters are generally kept together within a syllable unless they are easily separable.
Prefix/Suffix Separation
Prefixes and suffixes are typically separated into their own syllables.
Penultimate Stress
The primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable in Dutch.
- The syllabification of consonant clusters can sometimes be debated, but the proposed division adheres to the principle of maximizing open syllables.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation might exist, but do not significantly alter the syllabification.
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