regeringsfunctionarissen
Syllables
re-ge-rings-func-tio-na-ris-sen
Pronunciation
/rəˈɣeːrɪŋs.fʏŋk.ʃo.naː.ɾɪs.sə̃/
Stress
00010000
Morphemes
re- + geer- + -ingsfunctionarissen
The word 'regeringsfunctionarissen' is a complex Dutch noun divided into eight syllables. Stress falls on the antepenultimate syllable ('func'). The word is formed through compounding and derivation, with a Latin-derived prefix and Germanic roots. Syllabification follows vowel-based rules, maintaining consonant clusters where possible.
Definitions
- 1
Officials working within the government.
government officials
“De regeringsfunctionarissen namen deel aan de vergadering.”
ant:burgers
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the antepenultimate syllable ('func').
Syllables
re — Open syllable, initial syllable.. ge — Open syllable.. rings — Closed syllable, contains 'ng' cluster.. func — Closed syllable, primary stressed syllable.. tio — Open syllable.. na — Open syllable.. ris — Closed syllable.. sen — Closed syllable, contains nasal vowel.
Word Parts
Vowel-Based Syllabification
Syllables are formed around vowel sounds. Each vowel typically forms the nucleus of a syllable.
Consonant Cluster Maintenance
Consonant clusters are generally maintained within a syllable if they follow a vowel, unless they violate phonotactic constraints.
- The 'ng' cluster is a common exception and remains within the syllable.
- Vowel reduction in unstressed syllables is a common feature of Dutch pronunciation, but does not affect syllabification.
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