eigenarendirektoeren
Syllables
ei-gen-a-ren-di-rek-toe-ren
Pronunciation
/ˈɛiɣənaːrə(n) diˈrɛktøːrə(n)/
Stress
00100101
Morphemes
eigen/direct + -aren/-eur-en
The word 'eigenaren-directeuren' is a compound noun syllabified based on vowel sounds and consonant clusters, with primary stress on the penultimate syllable of each constituent, particularly the final one. It consists of two roots with plural and agentive suffixes.
Definitions
- 1
Owners who are also directors of a company.
Owner-directors
“De eigenaren-directeuren besloten tot een herstructurering.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress on the penultimate syllable of each constituent, with stronger emphasis on the final 'directeuren'
Syllables
ei — Open syllable, diphthong.. ge — Open syllable, reduced vowel.. na — Open syllable, long vowel.. ren — Closed syllable, stressed, potential 'n' elision.. di — Open syllable.. rek — Closed syllable.. toe — Open syllable, long vowel.. ren — Closed syllable, stressed, potential 'n' elision.
Similar Words
Vowel-Based Division
Syllables are divided around vowel sounds.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are kept together unless easily separable.
Penultimate Stress Rule
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable.
Compound Word Stress
Stress is often more prominent on the final constituent in compound words.
- Schwa reduction in unstressed syllables.
- Potential elision of the final 'n' in 'eigenaren' and 'directeuren'.
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