functioneringsgesprekken
Syllables
func-tio-ne-rings-ge-spre-kken
Pronunciation
/fʏŋkʃənɛˈrɪŋsxɛsprɛkə(n)/
Stress
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Morphemes
functionerings- + gesprek + -ken
The word 'functioneringsgesprekken' is a complex Dutch noun formed by compounding. Syllabification follows vowel-based rules, keeping consonant clusters intact, and treating 'ng' as a single unit. Primary stress falls on the antepenultimate syllable. The word refers to performance review meetings.
Definitions
- 1
Performance review meetings; regular conversations about an employee's performance and development.
Performance appraisal talks/meetings
“De functioneringsgesprekken worden elk kwartaal gehouden.”
“Ik heb een functioneringsgesprek met mijn manager.”
Stress pattern
The primary stress falls on the antepenultimate syllable ('ge'). The stress pattern is typical for Dutch compound words.
Syllables
func — Open syllable, initial syllable, contains a complex consonant cluster.. tio — Open syllable, contains a schwa vowel.. ne — Open syllable, contains a short vowel.. rings — Closed syllable, contains the 'ng' digraph.. ge — Open syllable, contains a schwa vowel.. spre — Open syllable, contains a short vowel.. kken — Closed syllable, contains a schwa vowel and the diminutive/plural suffix.
Word Parts
Vowel-Based Division
Syllables are generally formed around vowel sounds.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are kept together as much as possible.
Digraph Rule
Digraphs (like 'sch', 'ng') are treated as single units.
Avoid Single-Letter Syllables
Dutch generally avoids creating syllables consisting of a single consonant.
- The 'ng' sound is always treated as a single unit.
- The length of the word and the number of morphemes contribute to its complexity.
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