partijfunctionarissen
Syllables
par-tij-func-tio-na-ris-sen
Pronunciation
/pɑrˈtɛi̯fʏŋkʃɔnaːrisə(n)/
Stress
0100100
Morphemes
partij, functie + aris, sen
The word 'partijfunctionarissen' is a Dutch compound noun divided into seven syllables: par-tij-func-tio-na-ris-sen. The primary stress falls on the third syllable ('fyc'). It's formed from the roots 'partij' and 'functie' with the suffixes '-aris' and '-sen'. Syllabification follows vowel-based rules, keeping consonant clusters intact.
Definitions
- 1
Individuals holding positions within a political party.
Party officials
“De partijfunctionarissen bespraken de verkiezingsstrategie.”
“Vele partijfunctionarissen waren aanwezig op het congres.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('fyc'), which is the antepenultimate syllable. This is a common stress pattern in Dutch compound nouns.
Syllables
par — Open syllable, containing the initial consonant cluster and a vowel.. tij — Open syllable, containing a vowel and a diphthong.. func — Closed syllable, containing a consonant cluster and a vowel.. tio — Open syllable, containing a vowel and a diphthong.. na — Open syllable, containing a long vowel.. ris — Closed syllable, containing a consonant cluster and a vowel.. sen — Open syllable, containing a vowel and a possible reduced consonant.
Word Parts
Similar Words
Vowel-Based Division
Syllables are generally formed around vowel sounds.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are kept together within a syllable unless they are easily separable based on pronunciation.
Diphthong Rule
Diphthongs (vowel combinations) are not split across syllables.
- The final '-sen' suffix is a common plural marker.
- The pronunciation of the final 'n' can be reduced or elided in casual speech.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation exist, but do not significantly alter the syllabification.
Nearby Words
17 wordsTrending in Dutch
Terms getting hyphenated by users right now.
- ic-infrastructuur
- abdiceer
- Abchazië
- abcessen
- Abbekerk
- abc-boek
- Abbeweer
- abubakar
- abrikoos
- abattoir
- absoute
- abdellah
- abdullah
- abdallah
- absurds
- absurde
- abusief
- abuizen
- absente
- absence