referentiefuncties
Syllables
re-fe-ren-tie-func-ties
Pronunciation
/rə.fə.ˈrɛn.ti.ə.fʏŋk.ʃis/
Stress
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Morphemes
re- + fer- + -entiefuncties
The Dutch word 'referentiefuncties' is a compound noun divided into six syllables: re-fe-ren-tie-func-ties. It features a Latin-derived prefix and root, with Dutch suffixes indicating adjectival formation, nominalization, and pluralization. Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable. Syllabification follows vowel-initial division and consonant cluster handling rules.
Definitions
- 1
The functions related to referencing or pointing to something.
reference functions
“De referentiefuncties van taal zijn essentieel voor communicatie.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('tie' in 'functie').
Syllables
re — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. fe — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. ren — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant cluster.. tie — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. func — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant cluster.. ties — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant cluster.
Word Parts
Vowel-Initial Syllable Division
Syllables are generally divided before vowels.
Consonant Cluster Handling
Consonant clusters are maintained within a syllable unless easily separable by a vowel.
- Dutch allows for relatively complex consonant clusters within syllables.
- Compound nouns are common and follow the same syllabification rules.
- The 'ie' digraph is always pronounced as a long /i/ sound.
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