werknemersvoorzitter
Syllables
wer-kne-mers-voor-zit-ter
Pronunciation
/ˈʋɛrknɛmərsvoːrzɪtər/
Stress
010000
Morphemes
voor + werk + nemers-voorzitter-aar
The Dutch word 'werknemersvoorzitter' is divided into six syllables: wer-kne-mers-voor-zit-ter. The primary stress falls on 'mers'. The word is a compound noun formed from Germanic roots and prefixes, and its syllabification follows the principle of maximizing open syllables and resolving consonant clusters according to Dutch phonological rules.
Definitions
- 1
Chairperson of the employees, employee representative.
Employee chairperson
“De werknemersvoorzitter sprak tijdens de vergadering.”
“De werknemersvoorzitter vertegenwoordigt de belangen van de werknemers.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('mers'), following the general Dutch rule of penultimate stress. The other syllables are unstressed.
Syllables
wer — Open syllable, containing a vowel and a single consonant. Initial syllable.. kne — Open syllable, containing a vowel and a consonant cluster. Follows the 'werk' syllable.. mers — Closed syllable, containing a vowel and a final consonant. Primary stressed syllable.. voor — Open syllable, containing a long vowel and a single consonant. Begins a new morpheme.. zit — Closed syllable, containing a vowel and a final consonant. Follows the 'voor' syllable.. ter — Closed syllable, containing a vowel and a final consonant. Final syllable of the word.
Word Parts
Similar Words
Maximize Open Syllables
Dutch syllabification prioritizes creating open syllables (ending in a vowel) whenever possible. This is applied throughout the word.
Consonant Cluster Resolution
Consonant clusters are resolved by assigning consonants to the syllable that allows for the most open syllable formation. For example, 'kn' is grouped in 'kne'.
- The compound nature of the word requires careful consideration of morpheme boundaries during syllabification.
- Regional variations in pronunciation might slightly affect the perceived syllable boundaries, but the core division remains consistent.
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