interimbestuurders
Syllables
in-te-rim-be-stuur-ders
Pronunciation
/ɪn.təˈrɪm.bəˈstʏrdərs/
Stress
001011
Morphemes
interim + bestuur + ders
The Dutch word 'interim-bestuurders' is a compound noun meaning 'interim managers'. It is syllabified as in-te-rim-be-stuur-ders, with primary stress on 'stuur'. The word consists of the Latin-derived prefix 'interim-', the Dutch root 'bestuur' (to manage), and the pluralizing suffix '-ders'.
Definitions
- 1
Temporary managers or administrators appointed to oversee a company or organization during a transition period.
interim managers, temporary administrators
“De bank heeft interim-bestuurders aangesteld.”
“Interim-bestuurders werden ingezet om het bedrijf te stabiliseren.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('stuur'). The 'rim' syllable also receives some stress due to the compound structure.
Syllables
in — Open syllable, initial syllable.. te — Open syllable, unstressed.. rim — Closed syllable, stressed.. be — Open syllable, unstressed.. stuur — Closed syllable, stressed.. ders — Closed syllable, final syllable.
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Vowel-Based Division
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Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are often split, but attempts are made to keep affixes intact.
Compound Word Rule
Compound words are divided based on the individual morphemes.
- The hyphen in 'interim-' is stylistic and doesn't affect syllabification.
- Pronunciation of 'interim' can be slightly reduced in rapid speech.
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