vrijwilligersfunctie
Syllables
vrij-wil-li-gers-func-tie
Pronunciation
/vrɛi̯vɪlɪɣərsfʏŋkʃə/
Stress
000100
Morphemes
vrij + willigersfunctie
The word 'vrijwilligersfunctie' is a Dutch compound noun divided into six syllables: vrij-wil-li-gers-func-tie. Stress falls on the fourth syllable ('gers'). The word is composed of the root 'vrij' (free) and the suffixes 'willigers' and 'functie' (function). Syllabification follows Dutch rules prioritizing open syllables and avoiding breaking consonant clusters.
Definitions
- 1
A voluntary position or role.
Volunteer function
“Ze heeft een vrijwilligersfunctie bij het museum.”
“Hij zoekt een vrijwilligersfunctie om ervaring op te doen.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('gers'), following the general Dutch rule of penultimate stress.
Syllables
vrij — Open syllable, containing a diphthong. Initial syllable.. wil — Open syllable, containing a short vowel. Part of the derivational suffix.. li — Open syllable, containing a short vowel. Part of the derivational suffix.. gers — Closed syllable, stressed syllable. Contains a velar fricative.. func — Closed syllable, containing a rounded vowel.. tie — Open syllable, containing a schwa. Final syllable.
Word Parts
Similar Words
Maximize Open Syllables
Dutch prefers syllables of the form CV (consonant-vowel).
Avoid Breaking Consonant Clusters
Consonant clusters are generally kept together unless they are complex and difficult to pronounce.
Penultimate Stress
Stress typically falls on the second-to-last syllable in Dutch words.
- The 'ij' digraph is treated as a single vowel sound /ɛi/.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may exist, but do not significantly alter the syllabification.
- The compound nature of the word influences the syllable division, with each component contributing to the overall structure.
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