medeinisjatifnemer
Syllables
me-de-i-ni-sja-tif-ne-mer
Pronunciation
/ˈmeːdə.i.ni.sja.tif.ˈneː.mər/
Stress
10000010
Morphemes
mede- + initiatief + -nemer
The word 'mede-initiatiefnemer' is a Dutch compound noun meaning 'co-initiator'. It is divided into eight syllables following Dutch rules prioritizing open syllables and avoiding consonant cluster splits. Primary stress falls on the first syllable, with secondary stress on the penultimate syllable. The word is composed of a prefix, root, and suffix with origins in Middle Dutch, French, and Dutch respectively.
Definitions
- 1
Someone who jointly initiates or founds something.
Co-initiator, joint founder
“Hij was een mede-initiatiefnemer van het nieuwe project.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress on the first syllable ('me-') and secondary stress on the penultimate syllable ('ne-').
Syllables
me- — Open syllable, initial syllable.. de- — Open syllable.. i- — Open syllable.. ni- — Open syllable.. sja- — Open syllable.. tif- — Open syllable.. ne- — Open syllable, primary stress.. mer — Closed syllable, final syllable.
Word Parts
Open Syllable Preference
Dutch favors syllable divisions that create open syllables (ending in a vowel) whenever possible.
Consonant Cluster Avoidance
Consonant clusters are generally not broken up unless absolutely necessary.
- The compound structure of the word is the primary complexity.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may exist, but do not affect syllable division.
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