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afdelingsbestuurslid

Complete linguistic analysis including syllable division, pronunciation, morphology, and definitions.

6 syllables
20 characters
Dutch
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afdelingsbestuurslid

Linguistic Analysis

Syllables

af-de-lings-be-stuurs-lid

Pronunciation

/ɑfˈdɛlɪŋs.bəˈstʏrs.lɪt/

Stress

001010

Morphemes

af + deling + s-bestuurs-lid

The Dutch word 'afdelingsbestuurslid' is a compound noun divided into six syllables: af-de-lings-be-stuurs-lid. The primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable 'be'. The word is formed from several morphemes, including the prefix 'af-', the root 'deling', and the compound 'bestuurslid' (board member). Syllabification follows vowel-based rules and preserves consonant clusters.

Definitions

noun
  1. 1

    A member of the board of a department.

    Member of the board of a department

    De voorzitter van het afdelingsbestuurslid nam het woord.

    Zij is een actief afdelingsbestuurslid.

Stress pattern

Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable 'be' (1), while all other syllables are unstressed (0).

Syllables

6
af/ɑf/
de/də/
lings/lɪŋs/
be/bə/
stuurs/stʏrs/
lid/lɪt/

af Open syllable, initial syllable.. de Open syllable, vowel followed by a consonant.. lings Closed syllable, vowel surrounded by consonants.. be Open syllable, stressed syllable.. stuurs Closed syllable, consonant cluster onset.. lid Closed syllable, final syllable.

Vowel-Based Syllabification

Syllables are formed around vowel sounds, creating open or closed syllables.

Consonant Cluster Preservation

Consonant clusters like 'st' are kept together within a single syllable.

Penultimate Stress

Primary stress generally falls on the second-to-last syllable.

  • The compound nature of the word requires careful consideration of morpheme boundaries.
  • The linking 's' is a crucial element in the genitive construction and influences the syllabification.
  • Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may exist, but do not significantly alter the syllabification.
Analysis by gemma3:27b · 6/9/2025

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