politiefuntienaris
Syllables
po-li-ti-e-fun-ti-e-na-ris
Pronunciation
/po.li.ti.ə.fʌŋk.ti.ə.na.ɾis/
Stress
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Morphemes
poli- + functie- + -aris
The word 'politiefunctionaris' is a compound noun divided into nine syllables following Dutch syllabification rules. Stress falls on the antepenultimate syllable. The word is composed of a Latin-derived prefix, root, and a Dutch suffix. Syllable division primarily follows the open syllable rule and consonant cluster maintenance.
Definitions
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A police officer
Police officer
“De politiefunctionaris schreef een boete uit.”
“De politiefunctionaris hielp de oude dame oversteken.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the antepenultimate syllable ('na').
Syllables
po — Open syllable, initial syllable.. li — Open syllable.. ti — Open syllable.. e — Open syllable, schwa vowel.. fun — Closed syllable, consonant cluster.. ti — Open syllable.. e — Open syllable, schwa vowel.. na — Open syllable.. ris — Closed syllable, final syllable.
Word Parts
Similar Words
Open Syllable Rule
Syllables generally end in a vowel sound.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are generally maintained within a syllable.
- Regional variations in schwa pronunciation may occur.
- The 'r' sound is often a flap [ɾ] in Dutch.
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