oudregeringsleider
Syllables
oud-re-ge-rings-lei-der
Pronunciation
/aʊt.rə.ɣə.rɪŋs.lɛi.dər/
Stress
000011
Morphemes
oud + regerings + leider
The word 'oud-regeringsleider' is a compound noun syllabified into 'oud-re-ge-rings-lei-der' with stress on 'lei-der'. It consists of the prefix 'oud', the root 'regerings', and the suffix 'leider'. Syllable division follows Dutch rules favoring open syllables and VCV patterns.
Definitions
- 1
A former leader of a government.
Old government leader
“De oud-regeringsleider gaf een toespraak.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('lei-der').
Syllables
oud — Open syllable, vowel followed by a consonant.. re — Open syllable, vowel following a consonant.. ge — Open syllable, vowel following a consonant.. rings — Closed syllable, consonant cluster at the end.. lei — Open syllable, diphthong followed by a consonant.. der — Closed syllable, consonant at the end.
Word Parts
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Open Syllable Preference
Dutch favors open syllables (ending in a vowel) whenever possible.
Vowel-Consonant-Vowel Pattern
Syllable division often occurs between vowels and consonants in a VCV sequence.
- Compound word syllabification can have slight variations, but the provided division is the most common.
- Regional pronunciation differences may exist, but do not affect the core syllabification.
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