vakbondsafvaardiging
Syllables
vak-bonds-af-vaar-di-ging
Pronunciation
/vɑkˈbɔnsɑfˈvaːrdɪɣɪŋ/
Stress
010001
Morphemes
af + vakbondsvaardig + -ing
The word 'vakbondsafvaardiging' is a complex Dutch noun formed by compounding roots and adding suffixes. Syllabification follows onset maximization and vowel peak principles, with primary stress on the penultimate syllable ('vaar').
Definitions
- 1
The act of delegating or sending a representative from a trade union.
Trade union delegation
“De vakbondsafvaardiging onderhandelde met de directie.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('vaar').
Syllables
vak — Open syllable, initial onset.. bonds — Closed syllable, with a consonant coda.. af — Open syllable, prefix.. vaar — Open syllable, stressed syllable.. di — Open syllable, short vowel.. ging — Closed syllable, with a nasal coda.
Word Parts
Onset Maximization
Dutch prefers to include as many consonants as possible in the onset of a syllable.
Vowel Peak
Each syllable must contain a vowel.
Avoid Stranded Consonants
Consonants are generally not left at the end of a syllable unless they form a valid coda.
Compound Word Syllabification
Compound words are syllabified as if they were separate words joined together.
- The 'af' prefix is often treated as a separate syllable. The 'vaar' syllable receives primary stress.
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