afdelingsbestuursvergadering
Syllables
af-de-lings-be-stuurs-ver-ga-de-ring
Pronunciation
/ɑfˈdeːlɪŋs.bəˈstʏrs.vərˈɣaːdə.rɪŋ/
Stress
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Morphemes
af- + deling + -s, -ing
The word 'afdelingsbestuursvergadering' is a long Dutch compound noun. Syllabification follows the principle of maximizing open syllables and avoiding breaking consonant clusters, with primary stress on the penultimate syllable ('ring'). The word is formed from multiple Germanic morphemes denoting department, board, and meeting.
Definitions
- 1
A formal meeting of the board of a department.
Department board meeting
“De afdelingsbestuursvergadering zal volgende week plaatsvinden.”
“Hij is aanwezig bij de afdelingsbestuursvergadering.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('ring'). Dutch generally exhibits penultimate stress, but compound words can have variations. In this case, the penultimate syllable is clearly stressed.
Syllables
af — Open syllable, single vowel.. de — Open syllable, single vowel.. lings — Closed syllable, consonant cluster at the end.. be — Open syllable, single vowel.. stuurs — Closed syllable, consonant cluster at the beginning and end.. ver — Open syllable, single vowel.. ga — Open syllable, single vowel.. de — Open syllable, single vowel.. ring — Closed syllable, consonant cluster at the end. Stressed syllable.
Word Parts
Maximize Open Syllables
Dutch prefers CV (consonant-vowel) syllables. Syllable division attempts to create as many open syllables as possible.
Avoid Breaking Consonant Clusters
Consonant clusters are generally kept together within a syllable unless they are exceptionally long or complex.
Penultimate Stress
Dutch generally stresses the penultimate syllable, influencing syllable division to accommodate this stress.
- The length of the word and the number of morphemes involved require careful application of syllabification rules.
- Regional variations in pronunciation might lead to slight differences in perceived syllable boundaries, but the core principles remain consistent.
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