hoofdverantwoordlijke
Syllables
hoofd-ver-an-twoord-lijk-e
Pronunciation
/ˈɦɔu̯ftfərˌɑn.tʋɔɔr.dəˈlɪkə/
Stress
010111
Morphemes
hoofd + antwoord + ver-elijk-e
The word 'hoofdverantwoordelijke' is divided into six syllables based on vowel sounds and morphemic boundaries. The primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable. The word is a complex noun formed through compounding and derivation, with Germanic origins. Syllabification follows standard Dutch rules prioritizing vowel-centered syllables and avoiding digraph splits.
Definitions
- 1
The person who has the main responsibility for something.
Head of responsibility, main responsible person
“Zij is de hoofdverantwoordelijke voor het project.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('lijk'). The first syllable ('hoofd') receives secondary stress, while the remaining syllables are unstressed.
Syllables
hoofd — Open syllable, containing a diphthong and a voiced fricative.. ver — Open syllable, containing a vowel and a fricative.. an — Open syllable, containing a vowel and a nasal consonant.. twoord — Closed syllable, containing a vowel and a voiced consonant.. lijk — Closed syllable, containing a vowel and a consonant.. e — Open syllable, containing a schwa.
Word Parts
Vowel-Centered Syllables
Each syllable must contain a vowel sound. This is the primary driver of syllable division.
Avoid Digraph Splitting
Digraphs like 'oo' are kept together within a single syllable.
Consonant Cluster Division
Consonant clusters are divided based on sonority, but common clusters are often kept together.
Morpheme Boundaries
Syllable boundaries often align with morpheme boundaries (prefix, root, suffix).
- The 'f' in 'verantwoordelijke' is often treated as part of the following syllable despite following a vowel.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may exist, but do not significantly alter syllable division.
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