voortrekkersfunctie
Syllables
voor-trek-kers-func-tie
Pronunciation
/ˈvoːrtrɛkərsfʏŋkʃə/
Stress
00011
Morphemes
voort + trekker + functie
The word 'voortrekkersfunctie' is divided into five syllables: voor-trek-kers-func-tie. It's a compound noun with a prefix ('voort'), root ('trekker'), and suffix ('functie'). The primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('func'). Syllabification follows Dutch rules prioritizing open syllables and maintaining diphthongs and consonant clusters.
Definitions
- 1
The function or role of pioneers or frontrunners.
Pioneer function, leading role
“De voortrekkersfunctie van dit bedrijf is cruciaal voor de innovatie.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('func'). Dutch generally has penultimate stress, but compound words can have multiple stress points.
Syllables
voor — Open syllable, containing a diphthong. Unstressed.. trek — Closed syllable, containing a consonant cluster 'tr'. Unstressed.. kers — Closed syllable, containing the 'rs' cluster. Unstressed.. func — Closed syllable, stressed. Contains the 'f' consonant.. tie — Open syllable, unstressed. Contains the 'sh' sound.
Word Parts
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Diphthong Rule
Diphthongs ('oe' in 'voort') are maintained within a single syllable.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters ('tr', 'rs') are treated as single units unless breaking them is unavoidable for creating an open syllable.
Open Syllable Preference
Dutch syllabification generally favors creating open syllables (CV).
- The 'rs' cluster is treated as a single unit, a common feature in Dutch.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may exist, but do not alter the core syllabification.
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