prestatiegerichtheid
Syllables
pre-sta-tie-ge-richt-heid
Pronunciation
/ˌpreːstaˈtiːɣəˌrɪxtɦɛit/
Stress
000010
Morphemes
pre- + statie + -ge-richt-heid
The Dutch noun 'prestatiegerichtheid' (performance-orientedness) is divided into six syllables: pre-sta-tie-ge-richt-heid, with primary stress on 'ge-richt'. It's a compound word built from a prefix, root, and multiple suffixes, and its syllabification follows Dutch rules of maximizing onsets and ensuring a vowel nucleus in each syllable.
Definitions
- 1
The quality or characteristic of being focused on achieving results or performance.
Performance-orientedness, focus on achievement
“Zijn prestatiegerichtheid is bewonderenswaardig.”
“De organisatie waardeert prestatiegerichtheid.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fifth syllable, 'ge-richt'. Dutch stress generally falls on the penultimate syllable, but compound words can have multiple stress points.
Syllables
pre — Open syllable, unstressed.. sta — Open syllable, unstressed.. tie — Open syllable, unstressed.. ge — Open syllable, unstressed.. richt — Closed syllable, primary stress.. heid — Closed syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
Consonant Cluster Maximization
Syllables are formed to maximize consonant clusters at the beginning of a syllable (onset).
Vowel as Syllable Nucleus
Each syllable must have a vowel nucleus.
Compound Word Syllabification
Compound words are syllabified as if they were separate words joined together, respecting the above rules.
- The 'ge-' infix functions as a linking element and is syllabified accordingly.
- Regional variations in pronunciation might slightly affect the perceived length of unstressed syllables.
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