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gevangenisdirecteuren

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

8 syllables
21 characters
Dutch
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8syllables

gevangenisdirekteuren

Linguistic Analysis

Syllables

ge-van-ge-nis-di-rekt-eur-en

Pronunciation

/ɣəˈvɑŋənɪsdiˈrɛktøːrən/

Stress

0000010

Morphemes

ge- + vangen + -isdirecteuren

The word 'gevangenisdirecteuren' is a complex Dutch noun meaning 'prison directors'. It is divided into eight syllables: ge-van-ge-nis-di-rekt-eur-en, with primary stress on the penultimate syllable ('-teur-'). The word is formed from multiple morphemes, including a prefix, roots, and suffixes, reflecting its compound nature. Syllabification follows Dutch rules prioritizing open syllables and consonant cluster division.

Definitions

noun
  1. 1

    Plural form of 'gevangenisdirecteur', referring to individuals in charge of a prison.

    Prison directors

    “De gevangenisdirecteuren hebben een vergadering gepland.”

    syn:gevangenisbestuurders
    ant:gevangenen

Stress pattern

Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('-teur-').

Syllables

7
ge/ɣə/
van/vɑŋ/
ge/nis/
di/di/
rekt/rɛkt/
eur/øːr/
en/ən/

ge — Open syllable, unstressed. Prefix.. van — Open syllable, unstressed. Part of the root.. ge — Closed syllable, unstressed. Suffix.. di — Open syllable, unstressed. Part of the root.. rekt — Closed syllable, unstressed. Part of the root.. eur — Closed syllable, stressed. Suffix.. en — Open syllable, unstressed. Plural suffix.

Word Parts

pre

ge-

Nominalizing prefix, Germanic origin.

root

vangen

Verb root meaning 'to catch/imprison', Germanic origin.

suf

-isdirecteuren

Combination of suffixes: -is (noun formation), -direct (Latin origin), -eur (agent noun), -en (plural).

Similar Words

u­ni­ver­si­teitad­mi­ni­stra­tiedi­rek­tœr

Open Syllable Preference

Dutch favors maximizing open syllables (CV structure) whenever possible.

Consonant Cluster Division

Consonant clusters are split to create pronounceable syllables, while attempting to keep affixes intact.

Stress Influence

Stress can influence the perceived boundaries between syllables.

  • The syllabification of consonant clusters can be somewhat flexible, but the proposed division adheres to the principle of maximizing open syllables.
  • 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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