arbeidstijdenrichtlijn
Syllables
ar-beid-stij-den-richt-lijn
Pronunciation
/ɑrˈbɛitstɛidənrɪxtlɛin/
Stress
010010
Morphemes
arbeid, tijd, richt + -en, -lijn
The word 'arbeidstijdenrichtlijn' is a compound noun syllabified based on vowel sounds and consonant cluster preservation. Stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('beid'). It's composed of Germanic roots and suffixes, defining 'working hours directive'.
Definitions
- 1
A set of rules or guidelines concerning working hours.
Working hours directive
“De nieuwe arbeidstijdenrichtlijn is van kracht.”
“Zij houden zich aan de arbeidstijdenrichtlijn.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('beid'), following the typical Dutch penultimate stress rule.
Syllables
ar — Open syllable, initial syllable.. beid — Closed syllable, stressed syllable.. stij — Diphthong, closed syllable.. den — Open syllable.. richt — Closed syllable.. lijn — Diphthong, closed syllable.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Based Division
Syllables are formed around vowel sounds, creating open and closed syllables.
Consonant Cluster Preservation
Consonant clusters like 'st' are kept together within a syllable.
Penultimate Stress
Primary stress falls on the second-to-last syllable in most Dutch words.
Compound Word Syllabification
Each morpheme within a compound word generally retains its original syllabification.
- The 'ij' digraph is treated as a diphthong and remains within a single syllable.
- Regional variations in pronunciation might affect vowel quality but not syllabification.
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