medezeeggenschapsorganen
Syllables
me-de-zee-ggen-schap-sor-ga-nen
Pronunciation
/məˈdeːzəɣə(n)sxɑpsɔrˈɣaːnə(n)/
Stress
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Morphemes
mede- + zeggenschap + -organen
The word 'medezeggenschapsorganen' is a complex Dutch noun divided into eight syllables based on open syllable preference and consonant cluster preservation. Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('schap'). It's a compound word consisting of the prefix 'mede-', the root 'zeggenschap', and the suffix '-organen', denoting bodies of participation.
Definitions
- 1
Bodies or organs of participation
participation bodies
“De medezeggenschapsorganen hebben een belangrijke rol bij de besluitvorming.”
“De wet regelt de bevoegdheden van de medezeggenschapsorganen.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('schap').
Syllables
me — Open syllable, unstressed.. de — Open syllable, unstressed.. zee — Open syllable, unstressed.. ggen — Closed syllable, unstressed. Consonant cluster.. schap — Closed syllable, primary stressed.. sor — Open syllable, unstressed.. ga — Open syllable, unstressed.. nen — Closed syllable, unstressed. 'n' can be elided.
Word Parts
Open Syllable Preference
Dutch favors creating open syllables (ending in a vowel) whenever possible.
Consonant Cluster Preservation
Consonant clusters are generally kept intact unless they are exceptionally difficult to pronounce.
Penultimate Stress
Primary stress typically falls on the penultimate syllable.
- The 'n' in 'ggen' and 'nen' can be elided in rapid speech.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may occur.
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