personeeelsbestanden
Syllables
per-so-nee-els-be-stan-den
Pronunciation
/pɛr.soˈneːls.bəˈstɑn.də(n)/
Stress
0010110
Morphemes
personeel, bestanden
The word 'personeelsbestanden' is a Dutch compound noun divided into seven syllables: per-so-nee-els-be-stan-den. It consists of the roots 'personeel' and 'bestanden' connected by a genitive 's'. The primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable 'stan'. Syllabification follows Dutch rules favoring open syllables and maintaining diphthong integrity.
Definitions
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Personnel files; records containing information about employees.
Personnel files
“De personeelsbestanden moeten up-to-date zijn.”
“Ik heb de benodigde informatie uit de personeelsbestanden gehaald.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable 'stan'. The first syllable 'per' and 'be' are unstressed. 'nee' and 'els' receive secondary stress.
Syllables
per — Open syllable, initial syllable.. so — Open syllable.. nee — Open syllable, contains a long vowel.. els — Closed syllable.. be — Open syllable, unstressed.. stan — Closed syllable, primary stress.. den — Open syllable, final syllable.
Open Syllable Preference
Dutch favors CV syllables, leading to division between vowels.
Diphthong Integrity
Diphthongs like 'ee' are kept together within a single syllable.
Compound Word Syllabification
Compound words are treated as joined units, with the linking 's' not forming a separate syllable.
- The linking 's' does not form a syllable on its own.
- The stress pattern can be subtle, with the penultimate syllable receiving slightly more emphasis.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may exist but do not alter the syllabification.
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