hoogstverantwoordelijke
Syllables
hoo-gst-ver-ant-woord-elij-ke
Pronunciation
/ˈɦoːxstfərˌɑntvoːrdəˈlɛikə/
Stress
0100101
Morphemes
hoogst- + verantwoord- + -elijke
The word 'hoogstverantwoordelijke' is syllabified into hoo-gst-ver-ant-woord-elij-ke, with stress on the penultimate syllable. It's a complex adjective formed from a superlative prefix, a root meaning 'responsible', and an adjectival suffix. Syllabification follows Dutch rules favoring open syllables and retaining consonant clusters.
Definitions
- 1
Most responsible, highly accountable
Most responsible
“Zij was de hoogstverantwoordelijke persoon voor het project.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('ver-antwoord-elij-ke').
Syllables
hoo — Open syllable, long vowel.. gst — Closed syllable, consonant cluster.. ver — Open syllable, prefix.. ant — Closed syllable.. woord — Closed syllable, long vowel.. elij — Open syllable, diphthong.. ke — Open syllable.
Word Parts
Open Syllable Preference
Dutch favors syllables of the CV (consonant-vowel) type.
Consonant Cluster Retention
Consonant clusters are generally retained within a syllable.
Prefix/Suffix Separation
Prefixes and suffixes often form separate syllables.
- The length of the word and multiple suffixes create a complex structure, but the syllabification adheres to general Dutch phonological principles.
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