personeeelskategorie
Syllables
per-so-nee-el-s-ka-te-go-ri-e
Pronunciation
/pɛr.soˈneːl.sə.ka.təˈɣi.ri/
Stress
0010000100
Morphemes
personeel + scategorie
The word 'personeelscategorie' is a compound noun divided into ten syllables following Dutch syllabification rules prioritizing open syllables and maintaining consonant clusters. Stress falls on the third syllable ('nee'). It consists of the root 'personeel' and 'scategorie' (genitive 's' + 'categorie').
Definitions
- 1
A category of personnel.
Personnel category
“De personeelscategorie van de werknemer is vastgesteld.”
“We hebben verschillende personeelscategorieën binnen het bedrijf.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('nee') of 'personeel'. The final syllable ('e') receives a slight secondary emphasis.
Syllables
per — Open syllable, initial syllable.. so — Open syllable.. nee — Open syllable, stressed syllable.. el — Open syllable.. s — Short syllable, genitive marker.. ka — Open syllable.. te — Open syllable.. go — Open syllable.. ri — Open syllable.. e — Short, unstressed syllable.
Word Parts
Open Syllable Preference
Dutch favors open syllables (CV), leading to division between vowels.
Consonant Cluster Handling
Consonant clusters like 'sc' are generally kept together within a syllable.
Compound Word Stress
Stress in compound words often falls on the root of the first component.
Vowel Length
Long vowels (like 'ee') often form their own syllable.
- The genitive 's' is a short syllable and acts as a syllable boundary marker.
- Regional variations in the pronunciation of 'g' do not significantly affect syllabification.
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