ondernemingshoofden
Syllables
on-der-nem-ings-hoofd-en
Pronunciation
/ɔn.dər.ˈnɛ.mɪŋs.ɦɔɔf.də(n)/
Stress
001000
Morphemes
onder- + neem- + -ingshoofden
The word 'ondernemingshoofden' is a Dutch compound noun divided into six syllables: on-der-nem-ings-hoofd-en. The primary stress falls on the antepenultimate syllable ('nem'). It consists of the prefix 'onder-', the root 'neem-', and the suffixes '-ingshoofden'. Syllabification follows standard Dutch rules, allowing for consonant clusters as syllable codas.
Definitions
- 1
Leaders or heads of enterprises.
Entrepreneurs
“De ondernemingshoofden investeerden in nieuwe technologie.”
“Zij zijn de ondernemingshoofden van deze regio.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the antepenultimate syllable ('nem').
Syllables
on — Open syllable, vowel ending.. der — Open syllable, vowel ending.. nem — Closed syllable, consonant coda.. ings — Closed syllable, 'ng' consonant cluster coda.. hoofd — Closed syllable, consonant coda.. den — Closed syllable, consonant coda, often devoiced.
Word Parts
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Open Syllable Rule
Syllables generally end in vowels.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters can form syllable codas.
Dutch Syllabification
Syllable division prioritizes vowel sounds and avoids breaking up affixes.
- Devoicing of final 'n' is a common phonetic phenomenon, but doesn't affect syllabic structure.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may occur.
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