stafffunctionarissen
Syllables
staff-func-ti-o-na-ris-sen
Pronunciation
/ˈstɑf.fʏŋ.kʃo.na.ˈrɪs.sə(n)/
Stress
0000110
Morphemes
staff + functie + narissen
The word 'staffunctionarissen' is a Dutch noun composed of a prefix, root, and suffix. Syllabification follows vowel-centric rules, avoiding single-consonant onsets. Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable. The word refers to staff members with specific functions and exhibits consistent syllabification patterns when compared to similar Dutch words.
Definitions
- 1
Personnel performing specific functions, often in a supporting role.
Staff functionaries, staff members with specific functions.
“De staffunctionarissen verzorgden de administratie.”
“Er zijn veel staffunctionarissen nodig om het bedrijf te ondersteunen.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable 'na' in 'functionarissen'.
Syllables
staff — Open syllable, onset consonant cluster 'st', vowel 'a'.. func — Open syllable, onset consonant 'f', vowel 'u', consonant cluster 'nk'.. ti — Open syllable, onset consonant 't', vowel 'i'.. o — Open syllable, vowel 'o'.. na — Open syllable, onset consonant 'n', vowel 'a', stressed syllable.. ris — Open syllable, onset consonant 'r', vowel 'i', consonant 's'.. sen — Open syllable, onset consonant 's', vowel 'e', consonant 'n'.
Word Parts
Vowel-centric division
Syllables are built around vowel sounds.
Consonant cluster preservation
Consonant clusters are generally kept together within a syllable.
Avoidance of single-consonant onsets
Dutch prefers syllables to have at least one vowel and a consonant onset where possible.
- Regional variation in the pronunciation of '-issen' as '-ers'.
- The potential for slight variations in stress depending on context and speaking style.
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