medeverantwoordelijken
Syllables
me-de-ver-ant-woor-de-lijk-en
Pronunciation
/mɛdəvərˈɑntvɔrdələɣəkən/
Stress
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Morphemes
mede- + verantwoord- + -elijk-
The word 'medeverantwoordelijken' is divided into eight syllables based on Dutch vowel-centric syllabification rules. It consists of the prefix 'mede-', the root 'verantwoord-', the adjectival suffix '-elijk-', and the plural suffix '-en'. The primary stress falls on the antepenultimate syllable. The syllabification follows standard Dutch patterns, prioritizing vowel sounds and respecting morphemic boundaries.
Definitions
- 1
Persons who share responsibility for something.
co-responsible persons, jointly responsible individuals
“De medeverantwoordelijken werden ondervraagd.”
“Zij zijn medeverantwoordelijken voor het succes.”
Stress pattern
The primary stress falls on the antepenultimate syllable ('ver-ant-woor-de-lijk-en'). The stress pattern is typical for Dutch words of this length and complexity.
Syllables
me — Open syllable, containing a short vowel. Initial syllable.. de — Open syllable, containing a schwa. Part of the prefix.. ver — Open syllable, containing a schwa. Prefix.. ant — Closed syllable, containing a stressed vowel.. woor — Closed syllable, containing a long vowel.. de — Open syllable, containing a schwa.. lijk — Closed syllable, containing a short vowel.. en — Open syllable, containing a schwa. Plural marker.
Word Parts
mede-
Latin via Germanic origin, meaning 'co-' or 'jointly'. Prefixes typically attach to the beginning of a root word to modify its meaning.
verantwoord-
Germanic origin, meaning 'responsible'. The core meaning-bearing element of the word.
-elijk-
Germanic origin, adjectival suffix. Transforms the root into an adjective.
Vowel-centric Syllabification
Each vowel sound forms the nucleus of a syllable. This is the primary rule governing syllable division in Dutch.
Consonant Cluster Resolution
Consonant clusters are broken up based on sonority, with less sonorous consonants attaching to the following syllable.
Prefix/Suffix Boundaries
Clearly identifiable prefixes and suffixes often form separate syllables.
- The 'ver-' prefix can sometimes be debated, but it's generally treated as a separate syllable in this context.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation might exist, but they don't significantly alter the syllabic structure.
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