bestuursassistenten
Syllables
be-stuur-sas-sis-ten-ten
Pronunciation
/bəˈstʏrsɑsɪstəntən/
Stress
010110
Morphemes
bestuur + -s-assistenten
The Dutch word 'bestuursassistenten' is syllabified as 'be-stuur-sas-sis-ten-ten' with stress on the penultimate syllable. It's a compound noun derived from Germanic and French roots, meaning 'management assistants'. Syllabification follows vowel peak and consonant cluster rules, typical of Dutch.
Definitions
- 1
A person who assists management or executives.
Management assistants, executive assistants
“De bestuursassistenten organiseerden de vergadering.”
“Zij zijn ervaren bestuursassistenten.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable 'ten'. The stress pattern is typical for Dutch nouns.
Syllables
be — Open syllable, unstressed.. stuur — Closed syllable, part of the stressed element.. sas — Open syllable, unstressed.. sis — Closed syllable, part of the stressed element.. ten — Open syllable, stressed.. ten — Open syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
Vowel Peak
Each syllable contains a vowel sound.
Consonant Clusters
Consonant clusters are generally kept together within a syllable.
Penultimate Stress
Dutch generally stresses the penultimate syllable.
Compound Word Syllabification
Compound words are syllabified as if they were separate words joined together.
- The pronunciation of the 'r' sound can vary regionally.
- The word is a compound noun, which influences its syllabification.
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