failissementsprocedure
Syllables
fai-lis-se-ment-spro-ce-du-re
Pronunciation
/fɑˈlɪsəmɛntsproːsədʏrə/
Stress
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Morphemes
faillisse- + sproce- + -ment, -dure
The word 'faillissementsprocedure' is a compound noun divided into eight syllables: fai-lis-se-ment-spro-ce-du-re. Stress falls on the penultimate syllable. The word is formed from French and Dutch roots and suffixes, and its syllabification follows Dutch phonological rules prioritizing vowel nuclei and managing consonant clusters.
Definitions
- 1
The legal process initiated when a person or entity is declared bankrupt.
Bankruptcy procedure
“De rechter heeft de faillissementsprocedure opgestart.”
“De faillissementsprocedure kan lang duren.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('pro-ce-du-re').
Syllables
fai — Open syllable, vowel nucleus 'a'. lis — Open syllable, vowel nucleus 'i'. se — Open syllable, vowel nucleus 'ə'. ment — Closed syllable, consonant cluster -nt. spro — Open syllable, vowel nucleus 'o'. ce — Open syllable, vowel nucleus 'ə'. du — Open syllable, vowel nucleus 'ʏ'. re — Open syllable, vowel nucleus 'ə'
Word Parts
faillisse-
Derived from French 'faillite' (bankruptcy), ultimately from Italian 'fallire' (to fail). Indicates bankruptcy.
sproce-
Derived from the verb 'spreken' (to speak, to discuss) and related to 'procedure'.
-ment, -dure
-ment indicates a process/state (Old French origin). -dure indicates a period/process (French origin).
Vowel Nucleus Rule
Syllables are formed around vowel nuclei. Each syllable must contain at least one vowel sound.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are broken in a way that reflects natural pronunciation, often separating them if they are complex.
- Dutch allows for complex consonant clusters, which influence syllabification.
- Regional variations in pronunciation are minor and do not significantly alter syllable division.
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