universiteitsbestuur
Syllables
u-ni-ver-si-teits-be-stuur
Pronunciation
/ynivərsiˈtɛitsbəstʏr/
Stress
0000100
Morphemes
universiteit & bestuur + s
The word 'universiteitsbestuur' is a compound noun consisting of 'universiteit' and 'bestuur' linked by a genitive 's'. It is syllabified as u-ni-ver-si-teits-be-stuur, with primary stress on the penultimate syllable ('teits'). The syllabification follows the vowel peak principle and avoids unnecessary consonant cluster splitting, consistent with Dutch phonological rules.
Definitions
- 1
The governing body or board of directors of a university.
University administration/governing board
“Het universiteitsbestuur heeft de beslissing genomen.”
“De studenten hebben een gesprek gehad met het universiteitsbestuur.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('teits'). Dutch generally follows a penultimate stress pattern.
Syllables
u — Open syllable, initial vowel.. ni — Open syllable, vowel followed by a consonant.. ver — Open syllable, vowel followed by a consonant.. si — Open syllable, vowel followed by a consonant.. teits — Closed syllable, vowel followed by a consonant cluster, stressed syllable.. be — Open syllable, vowel followed by a consonant.. stuur — Closed syllable, vowel preceded by a consonant cluster.
Word Parts
Vowel Peak Principle
Each syllable contains a vowel sound.
Avoid Consonant Cluster Splitting
Consonant clusters are kept together unless they are exceptionally complex.
Penultimate Stress Rule
Primary stress falls on the second to last syllable.
- The 'ij' digraph is pronounced as /ɛi/.
- The 'uu' digraph is pronounced as /y/.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may exist, but do not significantly alter syllabification.
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