personeelsvraagstukken
Syllables
per-so-ne-els-vraag-stuk-ken
Pronunciation
/pɛrsoˈneːlsfʁaːɣstʏkən/
Stress
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Morphemes
personeels- + vraag-stuk + -ken
The word 'personeelsvraagstukken' is a complex Dutch noun divided into seven syllables (per-so-ne-els-vraag-stuk-ken) following rules of open syllable preference and consonant cluster division. The primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable 'stuk'. It consists of a prefix 'personeels-', a root 'vraag-stuk', and a suffix '-ken', denoting personnel issues.
Definitions
- 1
Personnel issues; problems or questions relating to staff.
Personnel matters/issues
“De directie bespreekt de personeelsvraagstukken.”
“Er zijn veel personeelsvraagstukken in de gezondheidszorg.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable 'stuk'. Dutch stress is often on the first syllable, but complex words can shift the stress.
Syllables
per — Open syllable, initial syllable.. so — Open syllable.. ne — Open syllable, long vowel.. els — Closed syllable.. vraag — Open syllable, root of the word.. stuk — Closed syllable, stressed syllable.. ken — Open syllable, diminutive/collective suffix.
Word Parts
Open Syllable Preference
Dutch favors open syllables (CV). This is applied throughout the word.
Consonant Cluster Division
Consonant clusters are generally split to create open syllables where possible (e.g., 'vraag-stuk').
Avoid Single Initial Consonants
Avoid starting a syllable with a single consonant if it can be combined with a preceding vowel.
- The 'ee' vowel is a long vowel, influencing the syllable timing.
- The 'g' sound can be pronounced differently in different regions of the Netherlands and Belgium.
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