ranglijstaanvoeder
Syllables
rang-lijst-aan-voe-der
Pronunciation
/ˈrɑŋˌlɛi̯st.aːnˌvoːr.dər/
Stress
00001
Morphemes
aan + ranglijstvoer + der
The word 'ranglijstaanvoerder' is a Dutch compound noun divided into five syllables: rang-lijst-aan-voe-der. The primary stress falls on the final syllable ('der'). The syllabification follows vowel-centric rules, preserving consonant clusters and avoiding single-letter syllables. It's composed of Germanic roots and a Dutch suffix, denoting the leader of a ranking.
Definitions
- 1
A person or entity that is in the leading position in a ranking or competition.
Ranking leader, frontrunner
“De wielrenner is de huidige ranglijstaanvoerder.”
“Het team staat aan de top van de ranglijst, en is de ranglijstaanvoerder.”
ant:achterloper
Stress pattern
The primary stress falls on the final syllable ('der'). This is typical for Dutch compound nouns, with stress on the penultimate or final syllable.
Syllables
rang — Open syllable, containing a short vowel and a nasal consonant. Unstressed.. lijst — Closed syllable, containing a diphthong and a voiceless fricative. Unstressed.. aan — Open syllable, containing a long vowel and a nasal consonant. Unstressed.. voe — Open syllable, containing a long vowel and a voiced fricative. Unstressed.. der — Closed syllable, containing a schwa and a voiced alveolar stop. Stressed.
Word Parts
Similar Words
Vowel-centric Syllabification
Syllables are formed around vowel sounds, with consonants assigned to the adjacent syllable.
Consonant Cluster Preservation
Common consonant clusters (e.g., 'st', 'vo') are kept within a single syllable.
Avoidance of Single-Letter Syllables
Dutch generally avoids syllables consisting of a single consonant.
- The compound nature of the word requires careful consideration of morphemic boundaries.
- The 'ij' digraph is treated as a single vowel sound within a syllable.
- Regional variations in pronunciation might slightly affect syllable boundaries, but the core syllabification remains consistent.
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