ondergekwalifiseerd
Syllables
on-der-ge-kwa-li-fi-seerd
Pronunciation
/ɔn.dər.ɣə.kwa.li.fiˈseːrt/
Stress
0001001
Morphemes
onder- + kwalificeer- + -d
The word 'ondergekwalificeerd' is an adjective formed through prefixation (*onder-*) and suffixation (*-d*) of the root *kwalificeer-*. Syllabification follows Dutch rules favoring open syllables and maintaining consonant clusters. Primary stress falls on the antepenultimate syllable ('li').
Definitions
- 1
Not having the necessary qualifications or skills for a particular job or task.
Underqualified
“De sollicitant was helaas ondergekwalificeerd voor de functie.”
“Hij voelde zich ondergekwalificeerd om de leiding op zich te nemen.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the antepenultimate syllable ('li').
Syllables
on — Open syllable, containing a short vowel. Initial syllable.. der — Open syllable, containing a schwa. Follows the prefix.. ge — Open syllable, containing a schwa. Part of the past participle formation.. kwa — Open syllable, containing a diphthong. Part of the root.. li — Open syllable, containing a short vowel. Stressed syllable.. fi — Open syllable, containing a short vowel. Part of the root.. seerd — Closed syllable, containing a long vowel and a final consonant. Contains the suffix.
Word Parts
Vowel-Initial Syllables
Each vowel generally begins a new syllable.
Consonant Clusters
Consonant clusters are generally kept together unless they are complex.
Stress Influence
Stress can influence syllable boundaries, but is not the primary determinant.
- The 'kw' cluster is treated as a single unit.
- The 'ge-' prefix is a common element in Dutch past participles and adjectives.
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