verantoordelekkere
Syllables
ver-an-t-oor-de-lek-ke-re
Pronunciation
/vər.ɑn.tɔɔr.də.lək.kə.rə/
Stress
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Morphemes
ver- + antwoord + -elijkere
The word 'verantwoordelijkere' is divided into eight syllables based on vowel nuclei and consonant clusters. The primary stress falls on the antepenultimate syllable. It's an adjective meaning 'more responsible' and is formed from a prefix, root, and two suffixes.
Definitions
- 1
More responsible
More responsible
“Hij is een verantwoordelijkere bestuurder.”
“We hebben een verantwoordelijkere aanpak nodig.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable from the end ('oor').
Syllables
ver — Open syllable, initial syllable.. an — Open syllable.. t — Closed syllable.. oor — Closed syllable.. de — Open syllable.. lek — Closed syllable.. ke — Open syllable.. re — Open syllable, final syllable.
Word Parts
Vowel Nucleus Rule
Syllables are formed around vowel nuclei. Each syllable must contain at least one vowel sound.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are generally maintained within a syllable unless they can be broken up by a vowel.
Open/Closed Syllable Rule
Syllables ending in a vowel are open; syllables ending in a consonant are closed.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may slightly affect perceived syllable boundaries.
- Dutch allows some flexibility in syllabification, but the presented division is the most common and phonologically justifiable.
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