selectiefunktionaris
Syllables
se-lec-tie-fu-nk-tio-na-ris
Pronunciation
/səˈlɛkti.əfʏŋk.ʃo.na.ris/
Stress
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Morphemes
selectie + functie + naris
The Dutch word 'selectiefunctionaris' is a compound noun meaning 'selection official'. It is syllabified as se-lec-tie-fu-nk-tio-na-ris, with primary stress on the penultimate syllable ('tie'). The word is composed of the prefix 'selectie-', the root 'functie-', and the suffix '-naris'. Syllabification follows vowel-based division and consonant cluster handling rules.
Definitions
- 1
A person whose job involves making selections or assessments.
Selection official, selection functionary
“De selectiefunctionaris beoordeelde de sollicitaties.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('tie'). Dutch generally follows penultimate stress rules.
Syllables
se — Open syllable, unstressed.. lec — Closed syllable, primary stressed.. tie — Open syllable, unstressed.. fu — Open syllable, unstressed.. nk — Closed syllable, unstressed.. tio — Open syllable, unstressed.. na — Open syllable, unstressed.. ris — Closed syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Based Division
Syllables are generally formed around vowel sounds.
Consonant Cluster Handling
Consonant clusters are maintained within a syllable as long as they are pronounceable.
Penultimate Stress
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable.
- The compound nature of the word requires careful consideration of morphemic boundaries, but syllabification is based on phonological structure.
- The 'ct' cluster is treated as a single unit within the syllable.
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