bedrijfsdoorlichting
Syllables
bedr-ijfs-door-lich-ting
Pronunciation
/bəˈdrɛifsdoːrˌlɪxtɪŋ/
Stress
01011
Morphemes
be- + drijf- + -s
The word 'bedrijfsdoorlichting' is a Dutch compound noun divided into five syllables: bedr-ijfs-door-lich-ting. The primary stress falls on the third syllable ('lich'). It consists of a prefix 'be-', root 'drijf-', suffix '-s', and compound elements 'door-' and 'licht-' with suffix '-ing'. Syllabification follows vowel-centric rules, avoiding digraph splitting and handling consonant clusters based on sonority.
Definitions
- 1
A thorough investigation or audit of a company's affairs, often financial.
Company audit, corporate investigation, due diligence
“Na de fraude is er een grondige bedrijfsdoorlichting uitgevoerd.”
“De investeerders eisten een bedrijfsdoorlichting voordat ze geld investeerden.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('lich'). The stress pattern is typical for Dutch compound nouns.
Syllables
bedr — Open syllable, initial syllable, contains a short vowel.. ijfs — Closed syllable, contains the diphthong 'ij'.. door — Open syllable, contains a long vowel.. lich — Closed syllable, stressed syllable.. ting — Closed syllable, final syllable.
Word Parts
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Vowel-centric Syllabification
Syllables are built around vowel sounds.
Avoidance of Digraph Splitting
Digraphs like 'ij' are kept together.
Consonant Cluster Handling
Consonant clusters are handled based on sonority.
Compound Word Syllabification
Each component of a compound word is syllabified independently.
- The 'ij' diphthong is a key feature of Dutch orthography.
- Regional variations in 'r' pronunciation do not affect syllable division.
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