ketenverantwoordelijkheid
Syllables
ke-ten-ver-ant-woord-e-lijk-heid
Pronunciation
/ˈkeːtən.vər.ɑn.tʋɔɔr.dəˈlɛi̯k.hɛit/
Stress
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Morphemes
keten + verantwoord + elijkheid
The word 'ketenverantwoordelijkheid' is a complex Dutch noun formed from multiple morphemes. Syllabification follows vowel-centric rules, avoiding single initial consonants and preserving diphthongs. Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable. The word signifies 'chain responsibility' and is crucial in discussions of ethical supply chains.
Definitions
- 1
Chain responsibility; the principle that each party in a chain of supply or production is responsible for their part in ensuring ethical and sustainable practices.
Chain responsibility
“De overheid legt de nadruk op ketenverantwoordelijkheid.”
“Bedrijven moeten hun ketenverantwoordelijkheid nemen.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('lijk'). The stress pattern is typical for Dutch nouns with multiple syllables.
Syllables
ke — Open syllable, containing a long vowel.. ten — Closed syllable, containing a short vowel.. ver — Open syllable, containing a schwa.. ant — Closed syllable, containing a short vowel.. woord — Closed syllable, containing a diphthong and a final consonant.. e — Open syllable, containing a schwa.. lijk — Closed syllable, containing a diphthong.. heid — Closed syllable, containing a diphthong.
Word Parts
Vowel-centric Syllabification
Syllables are formed around vowel sounds, aiming to include all surrounding consonants.
Avoidance of Single Initial Consonants
Consonants are generally not left alone at the beginning of a syllable.
Diphthong Preservation
Diphthongs are kept within a single syllable.
Compound Word Segmentation
Compound words are broken down into their constituent morphemes, each forming a syllable or multiple syllables.
- The 'v' in 'ver-' is not left alone, adhering to the rule against single initial consonants.
- Dutch allows for relatively long consonant clusters within syllables, as seen in 'verantwoord'.
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