bestuursverkiezingen
Syllables
be-stu-urs-ver-kie-zin-gen
Pronunciation
/bəˈstʏrsfərˌkiːzɪŋən/
Stress
0001001
Morphemes
bestuur/verkiezing + -en
The word 'bestuursverkiezingen' is a compound noun syllabified based on vowel sounds and consonant clusters. The primary stress falls on the fifth syllable ('kie'). The word consists of the roots 'bestuur' and 'verkiezing' with a plural suffix '-en'.
Definitions
- 1
Elections for administrative positions or boards.
Administrative elections
“De bestuursverkiezingen worden volgende maand gehouden.”
“Hij nam deel aan de bestuursverkiezingen.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fifth syllable ('kie'). The stress pattern is typical for Dutch compound nouns.
Syllables
be — Open syllable, unstressed.. stu — Closed syllable, unstressed.. urs — Closed syllable, unstressed. Contains a consonant cluster.. ver — Open syllable, unstressed. Often treated as a single syllable.. kie — Open syllable, stressed.. zin — Closed syllable, unstressed.. gen — Closed syllable, unstressed. Plural marker.
Word Parts
Vowel-centric Syllabification
Syllables are formed around vowel sounds. Each vowel generally forms the nucleus of a syllable.
Consonant Cluster Handling
Consonant clusters are maintained within a syllable unless they can be easily separated by a vowel.
Compound Word Syllabification
Each component of a compound word is syllabified according to the standard rules.
- The 'rs' cluster in 'bestuurs' is a common challenge in Dutch syllabification, but is generally kept together.
- The 'ver' prefix is often treated as a single syllable, but can be divided if necessary for clarity.
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