regeringsonderhandelaar
Syllables
re-ge-rings-on-der-han-de-laar
Pronunciation
/rəˈɣɛrɪŋzɔndərɦɑndəlaːr/
Stress
01011
Morphemes
onder + handelaar + -aar
The word *regeringsonderhandelaar* is a compound noun syllabified based on vowel peaks and consonant cluster maintenance. Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable. It's composed of *regerings-* (government), *onder-* (under), *handelaar* (negotiator), and the agent suffix *-aar*.
Definitions
- 1
A person who negotiates on behalf of the government.
Government negotiator
“De regeringsonderhandelaar was aanwezig bij de vergadering.”
“De regeringsonderhandelaar probeerde een compromis te bereiken.”
Stress pattern
The primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('han-de-laar'). The first syllable ('re-ge-') is unstressed, as is 'on-der'.
Syllables
re-ge-rings — Open syllable, stressed. Contains the vowel /ɛ/ and the consonant cluster /rɪŋz/.. on-der — Open syllable, unstressed. Contains the vowel /ɔ/ and the consonant /d/.. han-de-laar — Closed syllable, stressed. Contains the vowel /ɛ/ and the consonant cluster /laːr/.
Word Parts
Vowel Peak Rule
Each syllable must contain a vowel sound. This is the primary driver of syllable division.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are generally maintained within a syllable unless they are exceptionally long or difficult to pronounce.
Avoid Diphthong Split Rule
Diphthongs are not split across syllable boundaries.
- The 'sch' sound is often treated as a single unit, but here it's split due to the vowel following it.
- Dutch allows for some flexibility in syllabification, particularly with consonant clusters.
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