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functioneringsgesprek

Complete linguistic analysis including syllable division, pronunciation, morphology, and definitions.

7 syllables
21 characters
Dutch
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7syllables

functieneringsgesprek

Linguistic Analysis

Syllables

func-tie-ne-rings-ge-spre-k

Pronunciation

/fʏŋkˈt͡sɪnərɪŋəsɣəsprɛk/

Stress

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Morphemes

functie- + -nering- + -gesprek

The word 'functioneringsgesprek' is a Dutch compound noun syllabified into seven syllables (func-tie-ne-rings-ge-spre-k) with primary stress on the penultimate syllable. It's composed of the prefix 'functie-', the root '-nering-', and the suffix '-gesprek', and follows standard Dutch syllabification rules prioritizing vowel sounds and onset maximization.

Definitions

noun
  1. 1

    A formal meeting between an employee and their manager to discuss performance, goals, and development.

    Performance review talk/meeting

    Het functioneringsgesprek is volgende week.

    We hebben een open functioneringsgesprek gevoerd.

Stress pattern

Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('ge-spre-**k**'). Dutch generally has penultimate stress.

Syllables

7
func/fʏŋk/
tie/ti/
ne/nə/
rings/rɪŋs/
ge/ɣə/
spre/sprɛ/
k/k/

func Open syllable, onset with /f/ and /ŋ/, nucleus with /ʏ/. tie Open syllable, onset with /t/, nucleus with /i/. ne Open syllable, onset with /n/, nucleus with /ə/. rings Closed syllable, onset with /r/, nucleus with /ɪ/, coda with /ŋs/. ge Open syllable, onset with /ɣ/, nucleus with /ə/. spre Open syllable, onset with /spr/, nucleus with /ɛ/. k Closed syllable, onset and nucleus with /k/

Vowel-centric Syllabification

Each vowel sound generally forms the nucleus of a syllable.

Onset Maximization

Consonants are assigned to the onset of the following syllable whenever possible.

Avoidance of Diphthong Splitting

Diphthongs are kept intact within a single syllable.

Consonant Cluster Handling

Complex consonant clusters are broken down based on sonority.

  • The 'ng' cluster in 'functionering' could potentially be treated as a single unit, but is separated here for clarity.
  • Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may exist, but do not significantly alter the syllabification.
Analysis by gemma3:27b · 6/8/2025

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