overheidsvoorlichter
Syllables
o-ver-heids-voor-lich-ter
Pronunciation
/o.vərˈɦɛits.fɔr.lɪç.tər/
Stress
01001
Morphemes
over- + heid + voorlichter
The word 'overheidsvoorlichter' is a Dutch compound noun divided into six syllables: o-ver-heids-voor-lich-ter. The primary stress falls on 'voor'. Syllabification follows VC division rules, prioritizing open syllables and preserving consonant clusters. It means 'public information officer'.
Definitions
- 1
A person employed by the government or a public organization to provide information to the public.
Public information officer, government spokesperson
“De overheidsvoorlichter gaf een persconferentie.”
“Zij is de nieuwe overheidsvoorlichter voor het ministerie van Volksgezondheid.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('voor'). The stress pattern is typical for Dutch compound nouns.
Syllables
o-ver — Open syllable, initial syllable.. heids — Closed syllable, containing a schwa.. voor — Open syllable, primary stressed syllable.. lich — Closed syllable, containing a short vowel.. ter — Open syllable, final syllable.
Word Parts
Vowel-Consonant (VC) Division
Syllables are typically divided after vowels, creating open syllables where possible.
Consonant Cluster Preservation
Dutch generally attempts to keep consonant clusters within a single syllable.
- Vocalization of 'r' can influence perceived syllable boundaries but doesn't change written division.
- Regional variations in pronunciation may affect vowel and consonant realization.
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