servicemedewerkers
Syllables
ser-vi-ce-me-de-wer-kers
Pronunciation
/sɛrˈvisəˌmɛdəˈʋɛrkərs/
Stress
0001001
Morphemes
mede- + werk- + -ers
The Dutch word 'servicemedewerkers' is a compound noun meaning 'service employees'. It is divided into seven syllables: ser-vi-ce-me-de-wer-kers, with primary stress on the penultimate syllable. The word is morphologically composed of the borrowed element 'service', the prefix 'mede-', the root 'werk-', and the plural suffix '-ers'.
Definitions
- 1
Employees who provide a service, typically in a customer-facing role.
Service employees, service staff
“De servicemedewerkers waren erg vriendelijk.”
“We hebben meer servicemedewerkers nodig.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('de' in 'medewerkers').
Syllables
ser — Open syllable, initial consonant cluster.. vi — Open syllable.. ce — Closed syllable.. me — Open syllable.. de — Open syllable.. wer — Open syllable.. kers — Closed syllable.
Word Parts
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Vowel Peak
Each syllable must contain a vowel sound.
Consonant Clusters
Consonant clusters are generally maintained within a syllable.
Avoid Single Intervocalic Consonant
Dutch avoids leaving a single consonant between vowels.
Penultimate Stress
Primary stress generally falls on the penultimate syllable.
- The compound nature of the word requires careful consideration of morphemic boundaries. The borrowed element 'service' is treated as a single unit.
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