propagandamachines
Syllables
pro-pa-gan-da-ma-chi-nes
Pronunciation
/pro.pa.ɣɑn.da.ma.ʃi.nəs/
Stress
0000010
Morphemes
propaganda + machines
The Dutch word 'propagandamachines' (propaganda machines) is syllabified as pro-pa-gan-da-ma-chi-nes, with stress on 'chi'. It's a compound noun formed from Latin and French roots, and its syllabification follows Dutch rules prioritizing open syllables and morpheme boundaries.
Definitions
- 1
Machines used for the dissemination of propaganda.
Propaganda machines
“De regering beschuldigde de media van het opereren van propagandamachines.”
“Zijn toespraak was een product van de propagandamachines van het regime.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable 'chi' in 'ma-chi-nes', following the general Dutch stress pattern.
Syllables
pro — Open syllable, initial syllable.. pa — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. gan — Open syllable, voiced velar fricative followed by vowel.. da — Open syllable, alveolar stop followed by vowel.. ma — Open syllable, bilabial nasal followed by vowel.. chi — Open syllable, stressed syllable, palato-alveolar fricative followed by vowel.. nes — Closed syllable, alveolar nasal followed by schwa and sibilant.
Word Parts
Open Syllable Preference
Dutch prefers open syllables (ending in a vowel), and syllables are formed to maximize this.
Consonant Cluster Division
Consonant clusters are split according to sonority.
Morpheme Boundary Syllabification
Syllable boundaries often coincide with morpheme boundaries, especially in compound words.
Penultimate Stress
Primary stress generally falls on the penultimate syllable.
- The compound nature of the word necessitates respecting the individual morphemes.
- The voiced velar fricative /ɣ/ is a common feature of Dutch pronunciation.
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