overheidscommissarissen
Syllables
over-heids-com-mis-sa-ris-sen
Pronunciation
/oːvərˈɦɛitskɔmɪsaˈrɪsə(n)/
Stress
0000110
Morphemes
over- + heids + -sen
The word 'overheidscommissarissen' is a complex Dutch noun divided into seven syllables: over-heids-com-mis-sa-ris-sen. The primary stress falls on 'sa'. It consists of a prefix 'over-', a root 'heids', prefixes 'com-' and 'mis-', a root 'sa-ris-', and a plural suffix '-sen'. Syllabification follows Dutch rules of maximizing onsets and vowel peaks.
Definitions
- 1
Members appointed by the government to oversee and manage specific organizations or sectors.
Government commissioners
“De overheidscommissarissen houden toezicht op de spoorwegen.”
“De benoeming van nieuwe overheidscommissarissen is controversieel.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the antepenultimate syllable ('sa').
Syllables
over — Open syllable, initial syllable.. heids — Closed syllable, contains the root relating to government.. com — Closed syllable, prefix indicating 'with' or 'together'. mis — Closed syllable, prefix indicating a person in a role.. sa — Open syllable, stressed syllable, part of the root.. ris — Closed syllable, part of the root.. sen — Closed syllable, plural suffix.
Word Parts
Vowel Peak
Each syllable contains a vowel sound.
Maximizing Onsets
Consonant clusters are assigned to the onset of the following syllable whenever possible.
Morpheme Boundaries
Syllable boundaries often align with morpheme boundaries (prefix, root, suffix).
- The 'sch' cluster is treated as a single onset.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may occur.
- The final '-sen' is a clear plural marker.
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