personeelsvraagstuk
Syllables
per-so-neels-vraag-stuk
Pronunciation
/pɛr.so.ˈneːls.vraːɣ.stʏk/
Stress
00100
Morphemes
per- + soneel + -vraagstuk
The word 'personeelsvraagstuk' is a Dutch compound noun divided into five syllables: per-so-neels-vraag-stuk. Primary stress falls on 'neels'. The syllabification follows Dutch rules favoring open syllables and maintaining morphemic integrity. It refers to a personnel-related issue.
Definitions
- 1
A question, problem, or issue relating to personnel.
Personnel question/problem/issue.
“Het personeelsvraagstuk werd tijdens de vergadering besproken.”
“De directie staat voor een moeilijk personeelsvraagstuk.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('neels'). Dutch stress is generally on the penultimate syllable, but compound words often have stress on the first element of the final component.
Syllables
per — Open syllable, unstressed.. so — Open syllable, unstressed.. neels — Closed syllable, primary stress, long vowel.. vraag — Open syllable, unstressed, long vowel.. stuk — Closed syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
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Open Syllable Preference
Dutch favors creating open syllables (CV) whenever possible.
Consonant Cluster Handling
Consonant clusters are generally kept together unless they are complex.
Compound Word Stress
The final element of a compound word often receives primary stress, or the penultimate syllable of the final element.
Vowel Length
Long vowels often form their own syllable.
- The 'ee' vowel in 'personeels' is a long vowel, influencing the syllable division.
- The 'vraagstuk' unit is treated as a single morpheme, preventing a division within it.
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