verantwoordelijkheid
Syllables
ver-ant-woor-de-lijk-heid
Pronunciation
/vərˌɑn.tɔɔn.tɔɔr.dəˈlɛi̯k.hɛit/
Stress
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Morphemes
ver- + antwoord- + -elijkheid
The word 'verantwoordelijkheid' is divided into six syllables: ver-ant-woor-de-lijk-heid. It consists of the prefix 'ver-', the root 'antwoord-', and the suffix '-elijkheid'. The primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable. Syllabification follows the vowel nucleus rule and consonant-vowel division principles.
Definitions
- 1
The state or quality of being responsible; duty.
Responsibility
“Hij nam de verantwoordelijkheid voor de fout.”
“Het is onze verantwoordelijkheid om de omgeving te beschermen.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('lijk').
Syllables
ver — Open syllable, initial syllable.. ant — Open syllable.. woor — Open syllable, contains a diphthong.. de — Open syllable.. lijk — Open syllable, contains a diphthong.. heid — Open syllable, final syllable.
Word Parts
Vowel Nucleus Rule
Syllables are formed around vowel nuclei. Each syllable contains one vowel sound.
Consonant-Vowel Division
When a consonant is followed by a vowel, the syllable division occurs between them.
- Dutch allows some flexibility with consonant clusters, but the presented division is standard.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may exist but do not alter syllabification.
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