stichtingsbesturen
Syllables
sti-ch-tings-be-stu-ren
Pronunciation
/ˈstɪxtɪŋs.bəˈstʏrən/
Stress
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Morphemes
stichting, bestuur + -s, -en
The word 'stichtingsbesturen' is a Dutch compound noun meaning 'boards of foundations'. It is divided into six syllables: sti-ch-tings-be-stu-ren, with primary stress on 'stu'. The word is formed from the roots 'stichting' and 'bestuur' with grammatical markers for possession and plurality.
Definitions
- 1
Boards of foundations
Boards of foundations
“De stichtingsbesturen vergaderen maandelijks.”
“De verantwoordelijkheid ligt bij de stichtingsbesturen.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable of the last component ('stu' in 'besturen').
Syllables
sti — Open syllable, onset 'st', rime 'i'. ch — Closed syllable, onset 'x', rime 't'. tings — Closed syllable, onset 't', rime 'ings'. be — Open syllable, onset 'b', rime 'e'. stu — Closed syllable, onset 'st', rime 'u'. ren — Open syllable, onset 'r', rime 'en
Word Parts
Onset-Rime Division
Syllables are divided based on maximizing the onset (consonant cluster at the beginning) and creating a valid rime (vowel and any following consonants).
Consonant Cluster Simplification
Consonant clusters are sometimes simplified for pronunciation, but the syllabification reflects the original orthography.
- The pronunciation of 'ch' can vary, but in this context, it's /x/. Dutch compound words often follow a consistent stress pattern on the penultimate syllable of the final component.
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