gevangenismedewerkers
Syllables
ge-van-gen-is-me-de-wer-kers
Pronunciation
/ɣəˈvɑŋənɪsməˈdɛʋərkərs/
Stress
00001011
Morphemes
ge- + vangen + ismedewerkers
The word 'gevangenismedewerkers' is divided into eight syllables based on Dutch syllabification rules, prioritizing maximizing onsets and allowing for consonant clusters. The primary stress falls on the antepenultimate syllable. The word is a compound noun formed from a verb root and several suffixes.
Definitions
- 1
Staff working in a prison or correctional facility.
Prison staff, correctional officers
“De gevangenismedewerkers zijn goed opgeleid.”
“Er is behoefte aan meer gevangenismedewerkers.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the antepenultimate syllable ('me').
Syllables
ge — Open syllable, initial consonant.. van — Open syllable, initial consonant.. gen — Open syllable, initial consonant.. is — Open syllable, initial consonant.. me — Open syllable, initial consonant.. de — Open syllable, initial consonant.. wer — Open syllable, consonant cluster onset.. kers — Closed syllable, final consonant.
Word Parts
Maximize Onsets
Consonants are assigned to the following vowel whenever possible to create valid syllable onsets.
Open/Closed Syllables
Syllables can be open (ending in a vowel) or closed (ending in a consonant).
- Dutch allows for complex consonant clusters, requiring careful consideration of onset maximization.
- The connecting vowel '-me-' is a common feature in Dutch compound nouns.
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