direktivergadering
Syllables
di-rek-ti-ver-ga-de-ring
Pronunciation
/di.ˈrɛk.ti.vər.ɣə.də.rɪŋ/
Stress
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Morphemes
directie- + ver-gade- + -ring
The word 'directievergadering' is a Dutch compound noun divided into seven syllables: di-rek-ti-ver-ga-de-ring. The primary stress falls on the third syllable ('ga'). It consists of the prefix 'directie-', the root 'ver-gade-', and the suffix '-ring'. Syllabification follows vowel-based division and respects compound word structure.
Definitions
- 1
A meeting of the board of directors.
Board meeting
“De directievergadering besprak de jaarcijfers.”
“Hij moest de directievergadering voorbereiden.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('ga'), with a slight emphasis on the final syllable ('ring').
Syllables
di — Open syllable, initial syllable.. rek — Closed syllable, contains a short vowel.. ti — Open syllable, unstressed.. ver — Open syllable, unstressed prefix.. ga — Open syllable, stressed.. de — Open syllable, unstressed.. ring — Closed syllable, final syllable, slight emphasis.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Based Division
Syllables are formed around vowel sounds.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are kept together unless easily separable by a vowel.
Prefix/Suffix Rule
Prefixes and suffixes often form separate syllables.
Compound Word Rule
Each component of a compound word maintains its original syllable structure.
- The 'ver-' prefix can be elided in rapid speech.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may occur.
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