vreemdelingencirculaire
Syllables
vreem-de-lin-gen-cir-cu-lai-re
Pronunciation
/ˈvrɛmdəˌlɪŋɡənˌsɪrkʏˈlaːrə/
Stress
00001101
Morphemes
vreemd + ling + encirculaire
The word 'vreemdelingencirculaire' is a complex Dutch noun formed by compounding. Syllabification follows onset maximization and sonority principles, with primary stress on the penultimate syllable. The word refers to a circular letter concerning foreigners.
Definitions
- 1
A circular letter or directive concerning foreigners.
Circular for foreigners / Foreigners' circular
“De minister heeft een nieuwe vreemdelingencirculaire uitgevaardigd.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('cu'). The stress pattern is relatively weak but noticeable.
Syllables
vreem — Open syllable, onset consonant cluster.. de — Open syllable, unstressed.. lin — Open syllable, nasal vowel.. gen — Open syllable, nasal vowel.. cir — Open syllable, stressed.. cu — Closed syllable, primary stress.. lai — Open syllable, diphthong.. re — Open syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Dutch tends to maximize onsets (consonant clusters at the beginning of a syllable).
Sonority Sequencing Principle
Syllables generally follow a sonority hierarchy (vowels are more sonorous than consonants).
Vowel Break
Each vowel generally forms the nucleus of a syllable.
- The compound nature of the word requires careful consideration of morpheme boundaries.
- Vowel reduction in unstressed syllables is a common phenomenon.
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