regeringsmedewerker
Syllables
re-ge-rin-gs-me-de-wer-ker
Pronunciation
/rəˈɣɛrɪŋs.məˈdɛʋər.kər/
Stress
01000010
Morphemes
regering + medewerker
The word 'regeringsmedewerker' is a compound noun divided into eight syllables: re-ge-rin-gs-me-de-wer-ker. The primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('wer'). It consists of the root 'regering' (government) and 'medewerker' (employee), connected by a linking 's'. The syllabification follows Dutch rules prioritizing vowel sounds and preserving consonant clusters.
Definitions
- 1
A person employed by the government, typically in an administrative or support role.
Government employee
“De regeringsmedewerker beantwoordde de vragen van de journalist.”
“Zij is een ervaren regeringsmedewerker.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('wer'). The other syllables are unstressed.
Syllables
re — Open syllable, containing a schwa vowel. Unstressed.. ge — Open syllable, containing a stressed vowel. The 'g' is a voiced velar fricative.. rin — Closed syllable, containing a short 'i' vowel and the 'ng' consonant cluster. Unstressed.. gs — Syllable consisting of a single consonant, functioning as a linking element. Unstressed.. me — Open syllable, containing a schwa vowel. Unstressed.. de — Open syllable, containing a schwa vowel. Unstressed.. wer — Open syllable, containing a schwa vowel and a labiodental approximant. Primary stressed syllable.. ker — Open syllable, containing a schwa vowel. Unstressed.
Word Parts
Similar Words
Vowel Peak Principle
Each syllable must contain a vowel sound.
Consonant Cluster Preservation
Consonant clusters are generally kept together within a syllable.
Penultimate Stress
Stress falls on the second-to-last syllable in compound words.
- The 's' linking element does not form a syllable on its own.
- The pronunciation of 'v' as [ʋ] can affect the perceived length of the 'me' syllable.
- Dutch syllabification avoids splitting digraphs.
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