personeelsgespreken
Syllables
per-so-neel-sge-spre-ken
Pronunciation
/pɛrsoˈneːlsɣəˈsprɛkə(n)/
Stress
000110
Morphemes
ge + personeel + kken
The word 'personeelsgesprekken' is a Dutch compound noun divided into six syllables: per-so-neel-sge-spre-ken. The primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable. It's composed of the root 'personeel', the prefix 'ge', and the plural suffix 'kken'. Syllabification follows Dutch rules prioritizing open syllables and maintaining consonant clusters.
Definitions
- 1
Meetings or conversations with employees, typically for performance reviews or discussing work-related matters.
Personnel talks, staff meetings, performance reviews.
“De manager plant de personeelsgesprekken in december.”
“Ik heb een goed personeelsgesprek gehad.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('-prek-').
Syllables
per — Open syllable, initial syllable, stressed.. so — Open syllable, contains a long vowel.. neel — Open syllable, contains a long vowel.. sge — Closed syllable, contains the 'ge' prefix.. spre — Closed syllable, contains the root 'spre'.. ken — Closed syllable, contains the plural suffix 'kken'.
Word Parts
Open Syllable Preference
Dutch favors creating open syllables (CV) whenever possible, influencing the division around vowels.
Consonant Cluster Handling
Consonant clusters are generally maintained within a syllable unless they are easily separable based on pronunciation.
Prefix/Suffix Separation
Prefixes and suffixes are often treated as separate syllables, especially when they have a clear morphological function.
Penultimate Stress
The primary stress typically falls on the penultimate syllable in Dutch words.
- The 'ge-' prefix can sometimes be debated, but it's generally considered a separate syllable in this context.
- The 's' linking element is a zero-morpheme and doesn't affect syllabification.
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