voorgangsrapportages
Syllables
voor-gangs-rap-por-ta-ges
Pronunciation
/ˈvɔrtɣɑŋs.rɑ.pɔr.taːʒəs/
Stress
001000
Morphemes
voor- + gang + -gangsrapportages
The word 'voortgangsrapportages' is a complex Dutch noun divided into six syllables: voor-gangs-rap-por-ta-ges. It's formed from a prefix ('voor-'), root ('gang'), and multiple suffixes. Stress falls on the third syllable ('rap'). Syllabification follows vowel-based rules, avoiding diphthong splitting and maintaining consonant clusters where possible.
Definitions
- 1
Reports detailing the progress of a project or activity.
Progress reports
“De voortgangsrapportages werden elke maand ingediend.”
“We bespraken de voortgangsrapportages tijdens de vergadering.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('rap'), following the general Dutch rule of penultimate stress.
Syllables
voor — Open syllable, containing the prefix. Unstressed.. gangs — Closed syllable, containing the root and genitive suffix. Unstressed.. rap — Open syllable, containing the beginning of the report root. Primary stressed syllable.. por — Closed syllable, continuing the report root. Unstressed.. ta — Open syllable, completing the report root. Unstressed.. ges — Closed syllable, containing the plural suffix. Unstressed.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Based Division
Syllables are generally formed around vowel sounds.
Avoid Diphthong Splitting
Diphthongs are kept within a single syllable.
Consonant Cluster Handling
Consonant clusters are often maintained within a syllable.
Prefix/Suffix Separation
Prefixes and suffixes are generally treated as separate syllables when they contain a vowel sound.
- The compound nature of the word requires careful consideration of morphemic boundaries.
- The genitive suffix '-s' can sometimes be tricky, but in this case, it clearly belongs to the 'gangs' syllable.
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