directievoorzitters
Syllables
di-rec-tie-voor-zit-ters
Pronunciation
/diˈrɛk.ti.vɔrˈzɪt.tərs/
Stress
000100
Morphemes
directie- + voor- + -zitters
The word 'directievoorzitters' is a complex Dutch noun meaning 'chairpersons of the board of directors'. It is syllabified as di-rec-tie-voor-zit-ters, with primary stress on the penultimate syllable. The word is formed through compounding and derivation, with a French/Latin-derived prefix and a Dutch root and suffix. Syllabification follows Dutch rules of maximizing onsets and resolving consonant clusters, with the 'voor' segment being a common exception.
Definitions
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Chairpersons of the board of directors
Chairpersons of the board of directors
“De directievoorzitters namen het woord.”
“De vergadering werd geleid door de directievoorzitters.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('voor').
Syllables
di — Open syllable, initial syllable.. rec — Closed syllable, consonant cluster.. tie — Open syllable, vowel-consonant.. voor — Open syllable, often treated as a separate syllable.. zit — Closed syllable, vowel-consonant.. ters — Closed syllable, final syllable.
Word Parts
directie-
From French 'direction', ultimately from Latin 'dirigere' - to direct. Indicates leadership/management.
voor-
Dutch, meaning 'for', 'chair', 'leading'. Indicates the position of leadership.
-zitters
From 'zitten' - to sit, with the agentive suffix '-er' and plural '-s'. Indicates those who 'sit' in the position.
Similar Words
Maximize Onsets
Dutch prefers to include as many consonants as possible in the onset of a syllable.
Vowel-Consonant
Syllables generally end with a vowel.
Consonant Cluster Resolution
Complex consonant clusters are broken down to create valid syllables.
- The 'voor' segment is a notable exception, often treated as a separate syllable.
- The word's length and complex morphology require careful application of syllabification rules.
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