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bestuurslidmaatschappen

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

6 syllables
23 characters
Dutch
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6syllables

bestuurslidmaatschappen

Linguistic Analysis

Syllables

bes-tuurs-lid-maat-schap-pen

Pronunciation

/bəˈstʏrs.lɪt.maːt.sxɑp.pən/

Stress

010110

Morphemes

bestuur, lid, maatschap + pen

The word 'bestuurslidmaatschappen' is a complex Dutch noun formed by compounding several morphemes. Syllable division follows the Vowel-C-V rule and prioritizes open syllables, while consonant clusters like 'rs' are generally maintained. The primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('maat').

Definitions

noun
  1. 1

    Memberships of governing boards or administrative bodies.

    Board memberships

    De vereniging beheert de bestuurslidmaatschappen.

Stress pattern

Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('maat').

Syllables

6
bes/bəs/
tuurs/tʏrs/
lid/lɪt/
maat/maːt/
schap/sxɑp/
pen/pən/

bes Open syllable, initial syllable.. tuurs Closed syllable, contains a consonant cluster.. lid Closed syllable.. maat Open syllable, stressed syllable.. schap Open syllable, 'sch' treated as a single phoneme.. pen Open syllable, final syllable.

Vowel-C-V Rule

Syllables are formed around vowels, with consonants between vowels belonging to the syllable.

Consonant Cluster Rule

Consonant clusters are generally kept intact unless they are exceptionally difficult to pronounce.

Open Syllable Preference

Dutch favors open syllables (ending in a vowel) over closed syllables.

  • The compound nature of the word influences syllable division.
  • The 'rs' cluster is typically kept intact in standard Dutch.
  • Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may exist but do not significantly alter syllable division.
Analysis by gemma3:27b · 6/7/2025

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