personeelsregister
Syllables
per-so-neels-re-gis-ter
Pronunciation
/pɛr.so.neːls.rɛ.ɣɪs.tər/
Stress
001010
Morphemes
personeel, register
The word 'personeelsregister' is a compound noun divided into six syllables: per-so-neels-re-gis-ter. Primary stress falls on 'neels'. The syllabification follows the principles of maximizing onsets and favoring open syllables, typical of Dutch phonology.
Definitions
- 1
A register or record of personnel, staff, or employees.
Personnel register, staff register
“Het personeelsregister moet up-to-date zijn.”
“We raadpleegden het personeelsregister om de contactgegevens te vinden.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress on the 'neels' syllable, secondary stress on the 'gis' syllable. The remaining syllables are unstressed.
Syllables
per — Open syllable, onset 'p', vowel 'ɛr', coda null.. so — Open syllable, onset 's', vowel 'o', coda null.. neels — Open syllable, onset 'n', vowel 'eː', coda 'ls', primary stress.. re — Open syllable, onset 'r', vowel 'ɛ', coda null.. gis — Open syllable, onset 'ɣ', vowel 'ɪ', coda 's', secondary stress.. ter — Open syllable, onset 't', vowel 'ə', coda null.
Maximizing Onsets
Syllables are formed to maximize the number of consonants in the onset (beginning) of the syllable.
Open Syllable Preference
Dutch favors open syllables (ending in a vowel) whenever possible.
- The 'rs' cluster is a common occurrence and doesn't require special treatment. The voiced velar fricative /ɣ/ is a typical Dutch sound.
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