werknemerszelfbestuur
Syllables
wer-kne-mers-zelf-be-stuur
Pronunciation
/ˈʋɛrknɛmərzɛlfbəˈstʏr/
Stress
010001
Morphemes
werk- + nemers- + zelfbestuur
The Dutch word 'werknemerszelfbestuur' is a compound noun meaning 'employee self-governance'. It is divided into six syllables: wer-kne-mers-zelf-be-stuur, with primary stress on the final syllable ('-stuur'). The word is formed from several morphemes denoting work, employees, self, and governance. Syllabification follows Dutch rules prioritizing open syllables and handling consonant clusters.
Definitions
- 1
Employee self-governance; worker self-management.
Employee self-governance; worker self-management.
“Het bedrijf heeft een systeem van werknemerszelfbestuur ingevoerd.”
“Werknemerszelfbestuur kan leiden tot meer betrokkenheid en motivatie.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('-stuur').
Syllables
wer — Open syllable, initial syllable, stressed.. kne — Open syllable, contains a consonant cluster.. mers — Closed syllable, contains a consonant cluster.. zelf — Open syllable.. be — Open syllable.. stuur — Closed syllable, primary stressed syllable.
Word Parts
Open Syllable Preference
Syllables are formed to maximize open syllables (ending in a vowel).
Consonant Cluster Handling
Consonant clusters are generally split according to sonority hierarchy, but often remain intact if they are common in Dutch.
Morpheme Boundaries
Syllable boundaries often coincide with morpheme boundaries, but this is not a strict rule.
- The compound nature of the word requires careful consideration of morpheme boundaries.
- The stress pattern is crucial for distinguishing the word from other potential combinations of the same morphemes.
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