aanstellingskeuring
Syllables
aan-stel-lings-keu-ring
Pronunciation
/aːnˈstɛlɪŋsˌkøːrɪŋ/
Stress
01001
Morphemes
aan + stelling + keuring
The word 'aanstellingskeuring' is a Dutch compound noun divided into five syllables: aan-stel-lings-keu-ring. The primary stress falls on 'stel'. Syllabification follows the rules of forming syllables around vowel nuclei and allowing permissible consonant clusters. The word consists of the prefix 'aan-', the root 'stelling', and the suffix '-keuring'.
Definitions
- 1
The examination or assessment for a position or appointment.
Appointment examination
“De kandidaat moest een strenge aanstellingskeuring doorstaan.”
“De aanstellingskeuring omvat een psychologisch onderzoek.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the antepenultimate syllable ('stel'). Dutch stress is generally weak, but this syllable is most prominent.
Syllables
aan — Open syllable, vowel nucleus 'aː'. stel — Closed syllable, consonant cluster 'st'. lings — Closed syllable, consonant cluster 'ng'. keu — Open syllable, diphthong 'eu'. ring — Closed syllable, consonant cluster 'rŋ'
Word Parts
Vowel Nucleus Rule
Syllables are formed around vowel nuclei. Each syllable must contain a vowel sound.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Permissible consonant clusters (e.g., 'st', 'ng', 'rŋ') can begin or end syllables without requiring syllable division.
- Dutch compound words allow for some flexibility in syllabification, but the provided breakdown is the most standard.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may exist, but do not significantly alter the syllable structure.
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