oudfractievoorzitter
Syllables
oud-frac-tie-voor-zit-ter
Pronunciation
/aʊt ˈfraksi.fɔrˈzɪtər/
Stress
000110
Morphemes
oud + fractie + voorzitter
The word 'oud-fractievoorzitter' is a Dutch compound noun divided into six syllables: oud-frac-tie-voor-zit-ter. The primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('voor-zit'). The word consists of the prefix 'oud' (old), the root 'fractie' (faction), and the suffix 'voorzitter' (chairman). Syllabification follows vowel-centric rules, avoiding diphthong splitting and treating consonant clusters as single onsets.
Definitions
- 1
A former chairman/chairperson of a political faction.
Old faction chairman/chairperson
“De oud-fractievoorzitter gaf een toespraak.”
Stress pattern
The primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('voor-zit'). The stress pattern is typical for Dutch compound nouns.
Syllables
oud — Open syllable, containing a diphthong. Unstressed.. frac — Closed syllable, containing a short vowel and a consonant cluster. Unstressed.. tie — Open syllable, containing a short vowel. Unstressed.. voor — Open syllable, containing a short vowel. Stressed.. zit — Closed syllable, containing a short vowel. Stressed.. ter — Open syllable, containing a schwa. Unstressed.
Word Parts
Similar Words
Vowel-centric Syllabification
Syllables are built around vowel sounds, ensuring each syllable contains a vowel.
Consonant Cluster Onsets
Consonant clusters like 'fr' are treated as a single onset, preventing syllable splitting within the cluster.
Avoid Diphthong Splitting
Diphthongs (like 'ou') are not split across syllable boundaries.
Penultimate Stress
Compound nouns generally have stress on the penultimate syllable.
- The hyphenated form 'oud-' is a common convention for visually separating the prefix.
- Regional variations in the pronunciation of the 'g' sound (/ɣ/ or /x/) do not affect syllable division.
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