propaganadeinstrument
Syllables
pro-pa-ga-na-de-in-stru-ment
Pronunciation
/pro.pa.ɣɑn.də.ɪn.strʏ.mɛnt/
Stress
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Morphemes
propaganda + instrument
The word 'propaganda-instrument' is syllabified based on Dutch rules prioritizing open syllables and maintaining consonant clusters. Stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('ment'). It's a compound noun formed from 'propaganda' and 'instrument'.
Definitions
- 1
A tool or means used to spread propaganda.
Propaganda instrument
“De overheid gebruikte de media als een propaganda-instrument.”
“Zijn toespraak was een duidelijk propaganda-instrument.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('ment') of 'instrument'.
Syllables
pro — Open syllable, initial syllable.. pa — Open syllable.. ga — Open syllable.. na — Open syllable.. de — Open syllable.. in — Closed syllable.. stru — Closed syllable, consonant cluster.. ment — Closed syllable, stressed syllable.
Word Parts
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Open Syllable Preference
Dutch favors syllables ending in vowels.
Consonant Cluster Maintenance
Consonant clusters are generally kept within a single syllable.
- Compound word structure does not introduce unusual syllabification challenges.
- Regional vowel variations may exist but do not affect syllable division.
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