eerstverantwoordelijk
Syllables
eer-st-ver-an-t-woor-de-lijk
Pronunciation
/ˈeːrst.vər.ɑn.tʋɔɔr.də.lə.ɪk/
Stress
01000100
Morphemes
eerste + verantwoord + -elijk
The word 'eerstverantwoordelijk' is syllabified as 'eer-st-ver-an-t-woor-de-lijk', with primary stress on 'ver'. It's composed of the prefix 'eerste', root 'verantwoord', and suffix '-elijk'. Syllable division follows Dutch rules favoring open syllables and allowing consonant clusters.
Definitions
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Primarily responsible, firstly responsible
Primarily responsible, firstly responsible
“Hij is de eerstverantwoordelijke manager voor dit project.”
“Zij was de eerstverantwoordelijke voor de organisatie van het evenement.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the antepenultimate syllable ('ver').
Syllables
eer — Open syllable, initial consonant cluster.. st — Part of the first syllable, consonant cluster.. ver — Open syllable, stressed.. an — Open syllable.. t — Consonant cluster within the syllable.. woor — Open syllable.. de — Open syllable.. lijk — Open syllable.
Word Parts
Open Syllable Preference
Dutch generally prefers syllables ending in vowels.
Consonant Cluster Allowance
Consonant clusters are permitted at the beginning and within syllables, especially when part of a morpheme.
- The 'rst' cluster in 'eer-' is a common but potentially challenging sequence for learners.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may exist but do not affect syllabification.
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