medeverantwoordelijk
Syllables
me-de-ver-ant-woor-de-lijk
Pronunciation
/mɛdəvərɑnˈtʋɔrdələlɪk/
Stress
0010000
Morphemes
mede + verantwoording + lijk
The word 'medeverantwoordelijk' is divided into seven syllables: me-de-ver-ant-woor-de-lijk. The primary stress falls on 'ver-'. It's a complex adjective formed from the prefix 'mede-', the root 'verantwoording', and the suffix '-lijk'. Syllabification follows the vowel nucleus rule, prioritizing vowel sounds and avoiding unnecessary consonant cluster splits.
Definitions
- 1
Jointly responsible, co-responsible.
Co-responsible
“Hij is medeverantwoordelijk voor het ongeluk.”
“De directie is medeverantwoordelijk voor de slechte resultaten.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the antepenultimate syllable ('ver-').
Syllables
me — Open syllable, unstressed.. de — Open syllable, unstressed.. ver — Open syllable, primary stressed.. ant — Open syllable, unstressed.. woor — Open syllable, unstressed.. de — Open syllable, unstressed.. lijk — Closed syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
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Vowel Nucleus Rule
Syllables are formed around vowel nuclei. Each syllable contains one vowel sound.
Avoid Diphthong/Cluster Splitting
Dutch syllabification avoids splitting diphthongs or consonant clusters unless absolutely necessary.
- Compound word syllabification can have slight variations, but the provided division is the most standard.
- Regional vowel pronunciation differences may exist but do not alter the core syllable structure.
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