werkgeversvertegenwoordiger
Syllables
werk-ge-vers-ver-te-gen-woordi-ger
Pronunciation
/ˈʋɛrkɣəvərsfərˌteːɣənˈʋoːrdɪɣər/
Stress
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Morphemes
ver- + werk, geven, tegen, woord + -iger
The word 'werkgeversvertegenwoordiger' is a complex Dutch compound noun. Syllabification follows the sonority sequencing principle and maintains consonant clusters. Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable 'woordi'. The word consists of eight syllables, with a morphemic structure built from roots, prefixes, and suffixes.
Definitions
- 1
A person who represents employers.
Employer's representative
“De werkgeversvertegenwoordiger onderhandelde over de arbeidsvoorwaarden.”
“The employer's representative negotiated the terms of employment.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable 'woordi' (syllable 7).
Syllables
werk — Closed syllable, initial syllable.. ge — Open syllable, unstressed.. vers — Closed syllable, contains consonant cluster 'rs'. ver — Open syllable, unstressed.. te — Open syllable, unstressed.. gen — Open syllable, unstressed.. woordi — Closed syllable, primary stressed syllable.. ger — Open syllable, final syllable.
Word Parts
Sonority Sequencing Principle
Syllables are formed to maximize sonority in the nucleus.
Consonant Cluster Maintenance
Dutch generally preserves consonant clusters within syllables.
Vowel-Consonant Division
Syllables are often divided after vowels.
Penultimate Stress
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable in many Dutch compounds.
- Consonant clusters like 'rs' are maintained within syllables.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may occur, but do not affect syllabification.
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