secretarisgeneraal
Syllables
se-cre-ta-ris-ge-ne-raal
Pronunciation
/ˈse.kʁɛ.ta.ɾɪs ˈɣɛ.nə.raːl/
Stress
1000100
Morphemes
secretaris
The word 'secretaris-generaal' is a compound noun with stress on 'se-cre-ta-ris'. Syllabification follows vowel-based rules, avoiding digraph splits and considering consonant clusters. The 'g' sound exhibits regional pronunciation variations.
Definitions
- 1
The highest-ranking administrative official in an organization, often an international one.
Secretary-General
“De secretaris-generaal hield een toespraak.”
“Zij is benoemd tot secretaris-generaal van de VN.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable of the first constituent ('se-cre-ta-ris').
Syllables
se — Open syllable, onset consonant 's', vowel 'e'. cre — Open syllable, consonant cluster 'cr', vowel 'e'. ta — Open syllable, consonant 't', vowel 'a'. ris — Closed syllable, consonant 'r', vowel 'i', consonant 's'. ge — Open syllable, consonant 'g', vowel 'e'. ne — Open syllable, consonant 'n', vowel 'e'. raal — Closed syllable, consonant 'r', vowel 'aa', consonant 'l'
Similar Words
Vowel-Based Division
Syllables are formed around vowel sounds.
Avoid Splitting Digraphs/Diphthongs
Combinations like 'ee', 'aa', 'oe', 'ui' are kept together.
Consonant Clusters
Consonant clusters are split based on sonority.
Compound Word Stress
Stress falls on the penultimate syllable of the first constituent.
- Regional variation in the pronunciation of the 'g' sound (/ɣ/ vs. /x/).
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