aanstellingskeuringen
Syllables
aan-stel-lings-keu-ring-en
Pronunciation
/aːnˈstɛlɪŋsˌkøːrɪŋə(n)/
Stress
010101
Morphemes
aan- + stel- + -lingskeuringen
The word 'aanstellingskeuringen' is a complex Dutch noun with six syllables, divided based on vowel sounds and consonant clusters. The primary stress falls on the antepenultimate syllable. It's formed from a prefix, root, and multiple suffixes, indicating 'appointment examinations'. Syllabification follows standard Dutch rules, prioritizing vowel sounds and avoiding isolated consonants.
Definitions
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Appointment examinations or hiring assessments.
Appointment examinations / hiring assessments
“De aanstellingskeuringen waren erg streng.”
“Na de aanstellingskeuringen werden de kandidaten geïnformeerd.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the antepenultimate syllable ('keu').
Syllables
aan — Open syllable, initial syllable.. stel — Closed syllable, containing a consonant cluster.. lings — Closed syllable, ending in 'ng' cluster.. keu — Open syllable, primary stressed syllable.. ring — Closed syllable, containing a nasal consonant.. en — Open syllable, final syllable, often reduced.
Word Parts
Vowel-Based Syllabification
Dutch syllabification prioritizes vowel sounds, creating syllables around each vowel.
Consonant Cluster Handling
Consonant clusters are generally kept together with the following vowel, unless they are easily separable.
Avoidance of Isolated Consonants
Dutch avoids creating syllables consisting of a single consonant.
- The 'ng' cluster is treated as a single unit. The final 'en' can be reduced or elided in rapid speech. Regional variations in vowel pronunciation (e.g., 'ui' diphthong).
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