arbeidsbeschermingswetgeving
Syllables
ar-beids-be-scherm-ings-wet-ge-ving
Pronunciation
/ɑrˈbɛitsbəʃɛrmɪŋsʋɛtɣəvɪŋ/
Stress
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Morphemes
arbeids- + bescherm- + -ingswetgeving
The word 'arbeidsbeschermingswetgeving' is a complex Dutch noun syllabified into eight syllables: ar-beids-be-scherm-ings-wet-ge-ving. The primary stress falls on 'scherm'. It's a compound word formed from multiple morphemes, including prefixes, roots, and suffixes, all of Germanic origin. Syllabification follows vowel-based rules and handles consonant clusters consistently.
Definitions
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Legislation concerning the protection of workers in the workplace.
Workplace safety legislation
“De nieuwe arbeidsbeschermingswetgeving is van kracht geworden.”
“Bedrijven moeten voldoen aan de arbeidsbeschermingswetgeving.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fifth syllable, 'scherm'. The stress pattern is typical for Dutch compound words, with a tendency for stress on the penultimate or antepenultimate syllable.
Syllables
ar — Open syllable, initial syllable.. beids — Closed syllable.. be — Open syllable.. scherm — Closed syllable, primary stress.. ings — Closed syllable.. wet — Closed syllable.. ge — Open syllable.. ving — Closed syllable, final syllable.
Word Parts
Vowel-Based Syllable Endings
Syllables generally end in a vowel sound, unless a consonant cluster prevents it.
Consonant Cluster Handling
Consonant clusters are allowed at the beginning and end of syllables, but are often broken up based on phonotactic constraints.
Suffix Syllabification
Common suffixes like '-ings' and '-wetgeving' are consistently syllabified as separate units.
- Dutch allows for complex consonant clusters, requiring careful consideration during syllabification.
- The 'sch' cluster is treated as a single phoneme.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may exist, but do not significantly alter the syllabification.
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