opsporingsautoriteiten
Syllables
op-spor-ings-au-to-ri-tei-ten
Pronunciation
/ɔp.spɔː.rɪŋs.ɑu̯.tɔ.riˈtɛi̯.tən/
Stress
00000101
Morphemes
op- + spoor- + -ings
The word 'opsporingsautoriteiten' is a complex Dutch noun divided into eight syllables. Stress falls on the penultimate syllable. Syllabification follows standard Dutch rules, maintaining consonant clusters and treating diphthongs as single nuclei. The word is composed of a prefix, root, and multiple suffixes, reflecting its complex meaning of 'investigative authorities'.
Definitions
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Investigative authorities
Investigative authorities
“De opsporingsautoriteiten hebben een onderzoek ingesteld.”
“De samenwerking met de opsporingsautoriteiten is essentieel.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable 'tei' (/tɛi̯/). The stress pattern is typical for Dutch nouns of this length.
Syllables
op — Open syllable, simple vowel-consonant structure.. spor — Closed syllable, initial consonant cluster 'sp'. ings — Closed syllable, 'ng' treated as a single phoneme.. au — Open syllable, diphthong as nucleus.. to — Open syllable, simple vowel-consonant structure.. ri — Open syllable, vowel followed by liquid consonant.. tei — Open syllable, diphthong as nucleus.. ten — Open syllable, simple vowel-consonant structure.
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 unpronounceable.
Diphthong Rule
Diphthongs function as a single vowel nucleus within a syllable.
- The 'sp' and 'ng' clusters are common and do not pose syllabification challenges.
- Regional variations in vowel length are possible but do not significantly alter syllable division.
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