kraŋənfɛɐ̯zɪçɐʁʊŋsp͡flɪçtɪɡən
Syllables
kraŋ-ən-fɛɐ̯-zɪ-çɐ-ʁʊŋs-p͡flɪçt-ɪ-ɡən
Pronunciation
/ˈkʁaŋənfɛɐ̯ˌzɪçɐʁʊŋspf͡lɪçtɪɡən/
Stress
100000000
Morphemes
kranken- + Versicherung + -spflichtig-en
The word 'krankenversicherungspflichtigen' is a complex German adjective formed through compounding. Syllabification follows the sonority sequencing principle, maintaining consonant clusters where possible. Primary stress falls on the first syllable. The word is declined and indicates obligation to health insurance.
Definitions
- 1
Subject to compulsory health insurance
compulsory health insurance-liable
“Die krankenversicherungspflichtigen Arbeitnehmer müssen Beiträge zahlen.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the first syllable 'kraŋ-'. Secondary stress is on '-si-'. The remaining syllables are unstressed.
Syllables
kraŋ — Closed syllable, primary stress.. ən — Open syllable, unstressed.. fɛɐ̯ — Open syllable, unstressed.. zɪ — Closed syllable, unstressed.. çɐ — Open syllable, unstressed.. ʁʊŋs — Closed syllable, unstressed.. p͡flɪçt — Closed syllable, unstressed.. ɪ — Open syllable, unstressed.. ɡən — Open syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
Sonority Sequencing Principle
Syllables are formed around a sonority peak (vowel).
Onset-Rime Structure
Syllables are divided into an onset (initial consonant(s)) and a rime (vowel and following consonants).
Consonant Cluster Handling
German allows for complex consonant clusters, which are generally maintained within a syllable.
- The length of the word and numerous consonant clusters present a challenge.
- The 'nk' cluster is treated as a single unit.
- The 'pf' cluster is treated as a single phoneme.
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