prestatievermogens
Syllables
pre-sta-tie-ver-mo-gens
Pronunciation
/prɛˈstatifərˌmoːɣə(n)s/
Stress
010010
Morphemes
pre- + statie- + -vermogens
The Dutch word 'prestatievermogens' is divided into six syllables: pre-sta-tie-ver-mo-gens. Stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('ver'). The word is a complex noun formed through compounding and derivation, with Latin and Dutch roots and suffixes. Syllabification follows standard Dutch rules based on vowel nuclei and consonant clusters.
Definitions
- 1
The inherent capacity or potential for performance; the ability to achieve results.
Performance capability, performance potential.
“Het bedrijf investeert in het verbeteren van het prestatievermogens van haar werknemers.”
“Zijn prestatievermogens is indrukwekkend.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('ver').
Syllables
pre — Open syllable, initial syllable.. sta — Open syllable.. tie — Open syllable.. ver — Open syllable.. mo — Open syllable.. gens — Closed syllable, final syllable.
Word Parts
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Vowel Nucleus Rule
Syllables are formed around vowel nuclei. Each vowel typically forms a syllable.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are generally maintained within a syllable, unless they are interruptible by a vowel.
- The schwa /ə/ in 'gens' can sometimes be elided in rapid speech, but is generally present.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may exist, but do not significantly alter syllable division.
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