propagandaafdeling
Syllables
pro-pa-gan-da-af-de-ling
Pronunciation
/pro.pa.ˈɣɑn.də.a(f).ˈdɛ.lɪŋ/
Stress
0010010
Morphemes
propaganda, afdeling + -a, -ing
The word 'propaganda-afdeling' is a compound noun divided into seven syllables based on Dutch syllabification rules prioritizing open syllables and consonant cluster preservation. Stress falls on the penultimate syllable of each component. It consists of Latin and Dutch roots with nominalizing suffixes.
Definitions
- 1
A department or section responsible for disseminating propaganda.
Propaganda department
“De propaganda-afdeling van het ministerie verspreidde informatie over de nieuwe wet.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('gan') of 'propaganda' and the sixth syllable ('del') of 'afdeling'. Dutch generally stresses the penultimate syllable in each component of a compound word.
Syllables
pro — Open syllable, initial syllable.. pa — Open syllable.. gan — Closed syllable, primary stress.. da — Open syllable.. af — Open syllable, beginning of the second component.. de — Open syllable.. ling — Closed syllable, primary stress.
Word Parts
Similar Words
Open Syllable Preference
Dutch favors creating open syllables (ending in a vowel) whenever possible.
Consonant Cluster Preservation
Consonant clusters are generally kept together within a syllable.
Penultimate Stress
The primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable of each component in the compound word.
- The compound nature of the word requires considering the stress patterns of both components.
- Regional variations in the pronunciation of the 'g' sound could slightly alter the phonetic transcription.
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