viceeersteministers
Syllables
vi-ce-eer-ste-mi-ni-sters
Pronunciation
/ˈvɪsəˌɛrstəˌmɪnɪstərs/
Stress
1000000
Morphemes
vice- + minister + -s
The word 'vice-eersteministers' is divided into seven syllables based on Dutch syllabification rules, prioritizing open syllables and maintaining consonant clusters. The primary stress falls on the first syllable ('vi-'). The word is a compound noun meaning 'vice-prime ministers'.
Definitions
- 1
Deputy prime ministers
vice-prime ministers
“De vice-eersteministers namen deel aan de vergadering.”
ant:ministers
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the first syllable ('vi-'). Secondary stress occurs on 'eerste' and 'minis'.
Syllables
vi — Open syllable, primary stress.. ce — Open syllable, unstressed.. eer — Open syllable, unstressed.. ste — Open syllable, unstressed.. mi — Open syllable, unstressed.. ni — Open syllable, unstressed.. sters — Closed syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
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Open Syllable Preference
Dutch syllabification generally favors open syllables (syllables ending in a vowel).
Consonant Cluster Maintenance
Consonant clusters are generally maintained unless they are difficult to pronounce.
- The compound nature of the word requires treating it as a single unit for syllabification.
- Regional pronunciation variations may exist but do not significantly alter the syllable division.
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