werkgeversdelegatie
Syllables
werk-ge-vers-de-le-ga-tie
Pronunciation
/ˈʋɛrɣəɣərsdələɣa(t)si/
Stress
0101110
Morphemes
ge- + werk + delegatie
The word 'werkgeversdelegatie' is a compound noun syllabified based on maximizing onsets and adhering to the penultimate stress rule. It consists of the root 'werk', a formative element 'ge-', and the borrowed suffix 'delegatie'. The phonetic transcription reflects the typical Dutch pronunciation with voiced fricatives and potential elision of the final /t/.
Definitions
- 1
A group of representatives chosen by employers to negotiate or represent their interests.
Employer delegation
“De werkgeversdelegatie onderhandelde over de nieuwe arbeidsvoorwaarden.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable 'ga' in 'de-le-ga-tie'.
Syllables
werk — Open syllable, initial onset, stressed (weakly).. ge — Closed syllable, onset 'g', vowel 'e'.. vers — Closed syllable, onset 'v', vowel 'e', coda 'rs'.. de — Open syllable, onset 'd', vowel 'e'.. le — Open syllable, onset 'l', vowel 'e'.. ga — Open syllable, onset 'g', vowel 'a'.. tie — Closed syllable, onset 't', vowel 'i'.
Word Parts
Onset Maximization
Consonant clusters are assigned to the following vowel to create a valid onset, e.g., 'vers'.
Penultimate Stress
Stress generally falls on the second-to-last syllable in Dutch words.
Vowel Grouping
Vowel digraphs and triphthongs are treated as single vowel sounds within a syllable.
- The final /t/ in 'delegatie' can be elided in rapid speech, but does not affect the syllabification.
- Dutch allows for complex consonant clusters, which can sometimes be challenging but are generally handled by maximizing onsets.
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