verbindingsofficier
Syllables
ver-bin-dings-of-fi-cier
Pronunciation
/vərˈbɪndɪŋzɔfɪsir/
Stress
000010
Morphemes
ver- + binding + -sofficier
The word 'verbindingsofficier' is a Dutch compound noun divided into six syllables: ver-bin-dings-of-fi-cier. The primary stress falls on the fifth syllable ('fi'). It consists of a Germanic prefix 'ver-', a Germanic root 'binding', and a French-derived suffix '-sofficier'. Syllabification follows vowel-based division, preserving consonant clusters and avoiding digraph splitting.
Definitions
- 1
A person who acts as a bridge between different organizations or parties.
Connection officer, liaison officer
“De verbindingsofficier zorgde voor een goede communicatie tussen de teams.”
“Zij is de verbindingsofficier van de gemeente met de politie.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fifth syllable ('fi'). The stress pattern is typical for Dutch compound nouns, with stress on the antepenultimate syllable.
Syllables
ver — Open syllable, unstressed.. bin — Closed syllable, unstressed.. dings — Closed syllable, unstressed.. of — Open syllable, unstressed.. fi — Open syllable, stressed.. cier — Closed syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
Vowel-Based Division
Syllables are generally formed around vowel sounds.
Consonant Cluster Preservation
Consonant clusters (like 'ng') are kept intact within a syllable.
Avoidance of Digraph Splitting
Digraphs are not split across syllables.
Prefix/Suffix Boundaries
Syllable breaks often occur at prefix and suffix boundaries.
- The French loanword '-officier' can have slight regional pronunciation variations, but the core syllabification remains consistent.
- The 'ng' digraph is treated as a single unit, preventing a syllable break within it.
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