zorgverzekeringswet
Syllables
zorg-ver-ze-ke-rings-wet
Pronunciation
/ˈzɔrɣvərˌzeːkərɪŋsʋɛt/
Stress
010010
Morphemes
zorg + zeker + ings
The word 'zorgverzekeringswet' is a Dutch compound noun divided into six syllables: zorg-ver-ze-ke-rings-wet. Stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('ze-'). The syllabification follows Dutch rules prioritizing open syllables and avoiding unnecessary consonant cluster splits. It consists of the morphemes 'zorg', 'ver', 'zeker', 'ings', and 'wet', each contributing to the overall meaning of 'health insurance law'.
Definitions
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The Dutch law governing health insurance.
Health insurance law
“De zorgverzekeringswet is in 2006 gewijzigd.”
“Zorgverzekeraars moeten voldoen aan de eisen van de zorgverzekeringswet.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('ze-'), following the typical Dutch stress pattern.
Syllables
zorg — Open syllable, initial consonant cluster.. ver — Open syllable, prefix.. ze — Open syllable, part of the root.. ke — Open syllable, part of the root.. rings — Closed syllable, suffix.. wet — Closed syllable, root.
Word Parts
Similar Words
Maximize Open Syllables
Dutch syllabification prioritizes creating open syllables (ending in a vowel) whenever possible.
Avoid Breaking Consonant Clusters
Consonant clusters are generally kept together unless they are exceptionally complex.
- The compound nature of the word influences the syllabification, as each morpheme tends to form a separate syllable.
- Regional variations in pronunciation might slightly affect the precise phonetic realization, but not the core syllabic structure.
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