medezeeggenschapsbevoegdheid
Syllables
me-de-zee-ggen-schap-sbe-voeg-dheid
Pronunciation
/məˈdeːzəxəŋʃɑpsbəˈvoːxthɛit/
Stress
00001011
Morphemes
mede- + zeggenschap + -sbevoegdheid
The Dutch word 'medezeggenschapsbevoegdheid' is a complex noun divided into eight syllables based on vowel sounds and consonant cluster preservation. It consists of a Latin-derived prefix, a Germanic root, and a Germanic suffix indicating competence or authority. Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable. Syllabification follows standard Dutch rules, prioritizing vowel-based division and avoiding splitting diphthongs.
Definitions
- 1
The competence or authority to participate in co-determination (a system of worker participation in management).
Co-determination competence / Right of participation
“De wet regelt de medezeggenschapsbevoegdheid van de werknemers.”
“Medezeggenschapsbevoegdheid is een belangrijk onderdeel van de Nederlandse arbeidsmarkt.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable 'voeg' (1). All other syllables are unstressed (0).
Syllables
me — Open syllable, containing a short vowel.. de — Open syllable, containing a short vowel.. zee — Open syllable, containing a long vowel.. ggen — Closed syllable, containing a consonant cluster.. schap — Closed syllable, containing a consonant cluster.. sbe — Open syllable, containing a schwa.. voeg — Closed syllable, containing a long vowel.. dheid — Closed syllable, containing a diphthong.
Word Parts
mede-
Latin origin, meaning 'co-', 'jointly'. Indicates shared action.
zeggenschap
Germanic origin, related to 'zeggen' (to say) and 'schap' (ship, state). Meaning 'influence' or 'control'.
-sbevoegdheid
Combination of '-s-' (connecting suffix) and '-bevoegdheid' (Germanic origin, 'competent' + 'hood'). Meaning 'competence' or 'authority'.
Vowel-Based Division
Syllables are generally formed around vowel sounds.
Consonant Cluster Handling
Consonant clusters are maintained within a syllable as much as possible.
Diphthong Preservation
Diphthongs are not split across syllable boundaries.
Compound Word Syllabification
Compound words are syllabified based on the individual components.
- The length of the word and the presence of multiple consonant clusters require careful application of the rules.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation might exist, but do not significantly alter the syllabification.
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