gevangenisdirecties
Syllables
ge-van-ge-nis-di-rec-ties
Pronunciation
/ɣəˈvɑŋənɪsdiˈrɛktis/
Stress
0000101
Morphemes
ge- + vangen + -is
The word 'gevangenisdirecties' is a complex Dutch noun divided into seven syllables: ge-van-ge-nis-di-rec-ties. It's formed from a prefix, root, and suffixes, with primary stress on the penultimate syllable. Syllabification follows Dutch rules favoring open syllables and respecting morpheme boundaries.
Definitions
- 1
The administrations or directorates of prisons.
Prison administrations, prison directorates
“De gevangenisdirecties hebben de veiligheid verhoogd.”
“Er is overleg tussen de gevangenisdirecties en de minister.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable 'di', and secondary stress on 'ties'. The prefix 'ge-' is unstressed.
Syllables
ge — Open syllable, unstressed, prefix.. van — Open syllable, part of the root, nasal vowel.. ge — Open syllable, part of the root, nasal vowel.. nis — Closed syllable, suffix, unstressed.. di — Open syllable, part of the root, stressed.. rec — Open syllable, part of the root, unstressed.. ties — Closed syllable, suffix, stressed.
Word Parts
Open Syllable Preference
Dutch favors open syllables (CV), leading to divisions like 'ge-van' and 'di-rec'.
Consonant Cluster Division
Consonant clusters are divided to create pronounceable syllables, such as 'di-rec'.
Morpheme Boundary
Syllable division often respects morpheme boundaries, as seen with 'ge-' and '-is'.
- The 'ng' cluster in 'vangen' is treated as a single unit.
- The prefix 'ge-' can be weakly pronounced or elided in rapid speech, but maintains its syllabic identity.
- The penultimate stress rule is generally followed, but compound words can have more complex patterns.
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