departementsleidingen
Syllables
de-par-te-ments-lei-ding-en
Pronunciation
/də.par.tə.mənts.lɛi̯.dɪŋ.ən/
Stress
0101111
Morphemes
departement + s-leiding-en
The word 'departementsleidingen' is a complex Dutch noun formed from multiple morphemes. Syllabification follows Dutch rules maximizing onsets and respecting vowel-consonant boundaries. Stress falls on the penultimate syllable. It refers to departmental leaderships.
Definitions
- 1
The leadership or management of departments.
Departmental leaderships / Department heads.
“De departementsleidingen hebben de nieuwe strategie goedgekeurd.”
“De vergadering werd bijgewoond door alle departementsleidingen.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('ding').
Syllables
de — Open syllable, initial syllable.. par — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. te — Open syllable, vowel following consonant.. ments — Closed syllable, consonant cluster followed by vowel.. lei — Open syllable, diphthong.. ding — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant cluster.. en — Open syllable, vowel following consonant.
Word Parts
Maximize Onsets
Dutch prefers to create syllables with consonant onsets.
Vowel-Consonant Division
Syllables are often divided between vowels and consonants.
Diphthong Integrity
Diphthongs are generally kept within a single syllable.
Compound Word Syllabification
Each morpheme within a compound word is generally syllabified separately.
- The 'sch' cluster is treated as a single onset.
- The genitive 's' is often integrated into the preceding syllable in compounds.
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