direktisekretaresses
Syllables
di-rek-ti-se-kre-ta-res-ses
Pronunciation
/di.rɛk.ti.ˈse.krɛ.ta.rɛ.səs/
Stress
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Morphemes
directie & secretaresse + s
The word 'directiesecretaresses' is a compound noun with eight syllables, divided based on the open syllable principle. Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable. The word is formed from the roots 'directie' and 'secretaresse' with the plural suffix '-s'.
Definitions
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Board secretaries
Board secretaries
“De directiesecretaresses organiseerden de vergadering.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('ta' in 'ta-res').
Syllables
di — Open syllable, initial syllable.. rek — Open syllable.. ti — Open syllable.. se — Open syllable.. kre — Open syllable.. ta — Open syllable.. res — Open syllable.. ses — Open syllable, final syllable.
Word Parts
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Open Syllable Principle
Syllables are formed around vowel nuclei, prioritizing open syllables (ending in a vowel).
Consonant Cluster Handling
Consonant clusters are generally maintained within a syllable unless they are complex or involve specific sounds that require separation.
- The 'ct' cluster in 'directie' is treated as belonging to the preceding syllable, a common practice in Dutch.
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