oudbewindspersoon
Syllables
oud-be-wind-spers-oon
Pronunciation
/aʊt bəˈʋɪntspərsoːn/
Stress
00100
Morphemes
oud + windpersoon + s
The Dutch word 'oud-bewindspersoon' is a compound noun divided into five syllables: oud-be-wind-spers-oon. The primary stress falls on 'wind'. Syllabification follows vowel nucleus and consonant cluster maintenance rules. The word consists of a prefix ('oud'), root ('windpersoon'), and suffix ('s').
Definitions
- 1
A former member of a governing body or board.
A former administrator or official.
“De oud-bewindspersoon werd geëerd voor zijn jarenlange inzet.”
“Hij is een gerespecteerde oud-bewindspersoon in de regio.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable, 'wind'.
Syllables
oud — Open syllable, vowel nucleus 'aʊ'.. be — Open syllable, schwa vowel.. wind — Closed syllable, primary stress.. spers — Closed syllable, consonant cluster.. oon — Closed syllable, diphthong 'oo'.
Word Parts
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Vowel Nucleus Rule
Each syllable must contain a vowel sound.
Consonant Cluster Maintenance
Consonant clusters are generally kept together within a syllable.
Stress-Based Syllabification
Stress influences syllable prominence and vowel reduction.
- The compound nature of the word.
- The pronunciation of the 'd' at the end of 'oud' linking to the next syllable.
- Potential schwa reduction in unstressed syllables.
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