opperwachtmeesters
Syllables
op-per-wacht-mees-ters
Pronunciation
/ˈɔpərˌʋɑxtməstərs/
Stress
01011
Morphemes
op + wacht + meester
The word 'opperwachtmeesters' is divided into five syllables: op-per-wacht-mees-ters. Stress falls on the penultimate syllable. The word is a compound noun with Germanic roots, and its syllabification follows standard Dutch rules prioritizing vowel nuclei and maintaining pronounceable consonant clusters.
Definitions
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Senior watchmasters
Senior watchmasters
“De opperwachtmeesters gaven orders aan de bemanning.”
ant:wachtmeesters
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('mees').
Syllables
op — Open syllable, vowel nucleus 'o'.. per — Closed syllable, vowel nucleus 'e', consonant cluster 'pr'.. wacht — Closed syllable, vowel nucleus 'a', consonant cluster 'cht'.. mees — Closed syllable, vowel nucleus 'ee', consonant cluster 'ms', vowel lengthening.. ters — Closed syllable, vowel nucleus 'e', consonant cluster 'trs'.
Word Parts
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Vowel Nucleus Rule
Syllables are formed around vowel nuclei.
Consonant Cluster Maintenance
Consonant clusters are generally maintained within a syllable if pronounceable.
- The pronunciation of 'ch' as /x/ is a common Dutch feature.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may exist but do not alter syllable division.
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