toetsingskommisie
The word 'toetsingscommissie' is a compound noun divided into six syllables: toe-t-sings-kom-mi-sie. It consists of the root 'toets' with the suffix 'ings' and the borrowed word 'commissie'. Primary stress falls on the second syllable of 'toetsings-' and the third syllable of 'commissie'. Syllabification follows standard Dutch rules of vowel and consonant cluster division.
Definitions
- 1
A committee responsible for conducting tests or examinations.
Testing committee
“De toetsingscommissie heeft de resultaten beoordeeld.”
“De studenten wachten op de beslissing van de toetsingscommissie.”
syn:examencommissie
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable of 'toetsings-' and the third syllable of 'commissie'.
Syllables
toe — Open syllable, initial syllable.. t — Closed syllable, short and potentially elided.. sings — Closed syllable, contains the 'ng' consonant cluster.. kom — Closed syllable, part of the 'commissie' root.. mi — Open syllable, part of the 'commissie' root.. sie — Open syllable, final syllable of 'commissie'
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Vowel Division
Syllable division generally occurs before a vowel.
Consonant Cluster Division
Consonant clusters are often broken up, especially after a short vowel.
- The 't' between 'toe' and 'sings' can be elided in rapid speech.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may occur.
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