Words with Prefix “werk--” in Dutch

The word 'werkhervattingstoeslag' is a complex Dutch noun divided into seven syllables: wer-ker-her-vat-ting-toe-slag. The primary stress falls on 'vat'. It's a compound word consisting of the morphemes 'werk-', 'her-', 'vatting', and 'toeslag', following standard Dutch syllabification rules prioritizing vowel sounds and avoiding single-consonant syllables.

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.