consultatiegespreken
Syllables
con-sul-ta-tie-ge-spre-ken
Pronunciation
/kɔn.sʏl.taː.ti.ɣə.ˈsprɛ.kən/
Stress
0010001
Morphemes
ge + consultatie + kken
The word 'consultatiegesprekken' is a Dutch noun meaning 'consultation talks'. It is divided into seven syllables, with primary stress on the antepenultimate syllable ('ta'). The word is morphologically complex, consisting of a prefix ('ge-'), a root ('consultatie'), and a plural suffix ('-kken'). Syllabification follows vowel-based division rules, preserving consonant clusters and respecting prefix/suffix boundaries.
Definitions
- 1
A series of conversations or meetings held for the purpose of consultation.
Consultation talks/conversations
“De dokter plande een aantal consultatiegesprekken in.”
“Na de consultatiegesprekken werd een plan opgesteld.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the antepenultimate syllable ('ta'). The stress pattern is typical for Dutch nouns with this syllable count.
Syllables
con — Open syllable, containing a short vowel and a consonant.. sul — Open syllable, containing a short vowel and a consonant.. ta — Open syllable, containing a long vowel and a consonant. Primary stressed syllable.. tie — Open syllable, containing a short vowel and a consonant.. ge — Open syllable, containing a schwa and a consonant. Prefix.. spre — Open syllable, containing a short vowel and a consonant cluster.. ken — Open syllable, containing a schwa and a consonant.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Based Division
Syllables are generally formed around vowel sounds, creating open syllables where possible.
Consonant Cluster Preservation
Consonant clusters are typically kept together within a syllable unless they are easily separable.
Prefix/Suffix Boundaries
Prefixes and suffixes often form separate syllables, as seen with 'ge-' and '-ken'.
- The pronunciation of the 'ge-' prefix can vary, sometimes reducing to a schwa or being dropped in rapid speech.
- Regional variations in pronunciation may affect the realization of certain vowels or consonants.
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