samenwerkingsproces
Syllables
sa-men-wer-kings-pro-ces
Pronunciation
/saːmə(n)ˈʋɛr.kɪŋs.prɔ.sɛs/
Stress
001000
Morphemes
samen + werk + ings
The word *samenwerkingsproces* is a compound noun divided into six syllables: sa-men-wer-kings-pro-ces. The primary stress falls on the 'wer' syllable. It's formed from the prefix *samen-*, the root *werk-*, the suffix *-ings*, and the root *proces*. Syllabification follows Dutch rules prioritizing open syllables and avoiding unnecessary consonant cluster breaks.
Definitions
- 1
A process of cooperation between individuals or groups.
Cooperation process
“Het samenwerkingsproces verliep vlot.”
“We moeten het samenwerkingsproces verbeteren.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('wer'). Dutch stress typically falls on the first syllable of a word or a constituent part of a compound word.
Syllables
sa — Open syllable, initial syllable.. men — Open syllable, contains a reduced vowel.. wer — Open syllable, stressed syllable.. kings — Closed syllable, contains a nasal consonant.. pro — Open syllable.. ces — Closed syllable, final syllable.
Word Parts
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Open Syllable Preference
Dutch favors open syllables (CV), leading to divisions like 'sa-men' rather than 'sam-en'.
Consonant Cluster Avoidance
Avoids breaking up consonant clusters unless they are complex, resulting in 'wer-kings' instead of 'wer-k-ings'.
Prefix/Root Separation
Prefixes are generally separated into their own syllable.
Suffix Attachment
Suffixes are generally attached to the preceding syllable, unless they begin with a vowel.
- The 'n' in 'samen-' can be reduced or elided in fast speech, but remains orthographically present.
- Regional variations in pronunciation might affect the vowel quality, but not the syllable division.
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