onderkommisarisissen
Syllables
on-der-kom-mi-sa-ri-sis-sen
Pronunciation
/ɔn.dər.kɔ.mɪ.sa.ˈri.sə(n)/
Stress
00100101
Morphemes
onder + commissaris + issen
The word 'ondercommissarissen' is divided into eight syllables based on vowel nuclei. It consists of the prefix 'onder-', the root 'commissaris', and the plural suffix '-issen'. The primary stress falls on the antepenultimate syllable. Syllabification follows standard Dutch rules, prioritizing vowel-based division and maintaining consonant clusters.
Definitions
- 1
Plural form of 'ondercommissaris', referring to individuals holding a subordinate commissioner position.
Sub-commissioners
“De ondercommissarissen waren verantwoordelijk voor de lokale veiligheid.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the antepenultimate syllable ('ri').
Syllables
on — Open syllable, vowel nucleus 'o'.. der — Open syllable, vowel nucleus 'e'.. kom — Closed syllable, vowel nucleus 'o'.. mi — Open syllable, vowel nucleus 'i'.. sa — Open syllable, vowel nucleus 'a'.. ri — Open syllable, vowel nucleus 'i'.. sis — Closed syllable, vowel nucleus 'i', consonant cluster 's'.. sen — Open syllable, vowel nucleus 'e'.
Word Parts
Vowel Nucleus Rule
Syllables are formed around vowel nuclei. Each syllable must contain at least one vowel sound.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are generally maintained within a syllable unless they are easily pronounceable as separate onsets and codas.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may exist, but do not significantly alter syllable division.
- The schwa sound /ə/ in the final syllable can be reduced or dropped in some dialects.
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