eersteverantwoordelijken
Syllables
eerste-ver-an-t-woor-de-lijk-en
Pronunciation
/ˈeːrst.vər.ɑn.tʋɔɔr.də.ˈlɛi̯.kə(n)/
Stress
10001010
Morphemes
eerste + antwoord + elijk-en
The word 'eerstverantwoordelijken' is a complex Dutch noun divided into eight syllables based on vowel nuclei and digraph preservation. Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable. It's formed from Germanic morphemes indicating 'first responsibility' and denotes the individuals primarily accountable.
Definitions
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First responsible persons
First responsible persons/individuals
“De eerstverantwoordelijken voor het project zijn aanwezig.”
“Eerstverantwoordelijken moeten een voorbeeld stellen.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('lijk').
Syllables
eerste — Open syllable, primary vowel 'ee'.. ver- — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. an- — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. t- — Closed syllable, consonant followed by vowel.. woor- — Open syllable, digraph 'oo'.. de- — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. lijk- — Open syllable, diphthong followed by consonant.. -en — Open syllable, plural marker, often reduced.
Word Parts
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Vowel Nucleus Rule
Syllables are formed around vowel sounds.
Digraph Preservation
Digraphs (ee, oo, aa) are kept intact within a syllable.
Consonant Cluster Handling
Consonant clusters are generally maintained unless a vowel intervenes.
- The 'r' sound can be vocalized or reduced, but doesn't typically break a syllable.
- The final '-en' can be reduced or elided in rapid speech.
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