werkgeversvoorzitter
Syllables
werk-gevers-voor-zit-ter
Pronunciation
/ˈʋɛrɡəˌɣɛvərsfɔrˈzɪtər/
Stress
00100
Morphemes
voor + werkgeverszit + ter
The word 'werkgeversvoorzitter' is a compound noun in Dutch, syllabified as 'werk-gevers-voor-zit-ter' with primary stress on 'voor'. It's composed of the roots 'werk', 'gevers', and 'zit' with the prefix 'voor' and suffix 'ter'. Syllabification follows vowel-based division and consonant cluster handling rules.
Definitions
- 1
The chairman or president of an organization representing employers.
Employer's chairman/president
“De werkgeversvoorzitter sprak over de economische situatie.”
“De vakbond en de werkgeversvoorzitter onderhandelden over de lonen.”
Stress pattern
The primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable 'voor' (1), while the other syllables are unstressed (0).
Syllables
werk — Open syllable, containing a short vowel and a final consonant.. gevers — Open syllable, containing a schwa, a vowel and a final consonant.. voor — Open syllable, containing a vowel and a final consonant.. zit — Closed syllable, containing a vowel and a final consonant.. ter — Open syllable, containing a schwa and a final consonant.
Word Parts
voor
Germanic origin, functions as a preposition meaning 'for' or 'representing'.
werkgeverszit
Combination of 'werk' (work), 'gevers' (givers), and 'zit' (sit), forming a compound root denoting the position of leadership related to employers.
ter
Germanic origin, indicates a person holding a position or role.
Vowel-Based Division
Syllables are generally divided around vowel sounds, creating open syllables where possible.
Consonant Cluster Handling
Consonant clusters are often maintained within a syllable, especially if they form a recognizable phonological unit.
Prefix/Suffix Separation
Prefixes and suffixes are typically treated as separate syllables, reflecting their morphological boundaries.
- The 'gevers' part is a derived form, but is treated as a single unit within the compound.
- Dutch allows for complex consonant clusters, which can sometimes pose challenges in syllabification, but the rules generally favor breaking syllables before vowel sounds.
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