verantwoordelijkheidsgebied
Syllables
ver-an-t-woor-de-lijk-heids-ge-bied
Pronunciation
/vər.ɑn.tɔɔr.də.lɪk.hɛits.ɣə.biːt/
Stress
010010010
Morphemes
ver- + antwoord + -elijkheidsgebied
The Dutch word 'verantwoordelijkheidsgebied' is a complex noun divided into nine syllables based on vowel peaks and onset maximization. It consists of a prefix 'ver-', root 'antwoord', and a series of suffixes '-elijkheidsgebied'. Primary stress falls on the antepenultimate syllable. Syllabification follows standard Dutch rules, prioritizing vowel sounds and avoiding splitting diphthongs.
Definitions
- 1
Area of responsibility; sphere of influence where someone is accountable.
Area of responsibility
“Dit is zijn verantwoordelijkheidsgebied.”
“De manager heeft een duidelijk verantwoordelijkheidsgebied.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the antepenultimate syllable ('lijk'). The stress pattern is typical for Dutch compound nouns.
Syllables
ver — Open syllable, containing the vowel /ə/.. an — Closed syllable, containing the vowel /ɑ/ and the nasal consonant /n/.. t — Syllable consisting of a single consonant, often considered part of the following syllable.. woor — Open syllable, containing the diphthong /ɔɔ/ and the consonant /r/.. de — Open syllable, containing the schwa /ə/.. lijk — Closed syllable, containing the vowel /ɪ/ and the consonant /k/.. heids — Closed syllable, containing the vowel /ɛ/ and the consonant cluster /ts/.. ge — Open syllable, containing the voiced velar fricative /ɣ/ and the schwa /ə/.. bied — Closed syllable, containing the long vowel /iː/ and the consonant /t/.
Word Parts
Vowel Peak Rule
Each syllable must contain a vowel sound.
Onset Maximization
Consonants are assigned to the onset of a syllable whenever possible.
Consonant Cluster Handling
Complex consonant clusters are broken up based on sonority and syllable weight.
Diphthong Preservation
Diphthongs are not split across syllable boundaries.
- The 't' between 'an' and 'woor' is a potential point of variation, sometimes being absorbed into the following syllable.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may exist, but do not significantly alter the syllabification.
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