arbeidstijdverkorting
Syllables
ar-beid-stijd-ver-kor-ting
Pronunciation
/ɑrˈbɛitstɛitfərˈkɔrtɪŋ/
Stress
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Morphemes
ver- + kort + -tijdverkorting
The word 'arbeidstijdverkorting' is a compound noun divided into six syllables: ar-beid-stijd-ver-kor-ting. Stress falls on the penultimate syllable 'kor'. The syllabification follows Dutch rules prioritizing vowel sounds and handling consonant clusters. It is composed of the prefix 'ver-', the root 'kort', and the suffixes '-tijdverkorting'.
Definitions
- 1
Reduction of working hours
Reduction of working hours
“De vakbond pleit voor arbeidstijdverkorting.”
“Arbeidstijdverkorting kan de werkgelegenheid stimuleren.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable 'kor' (ver-kor-ting). Dutch generally exhibits penultimate stress.
Syllables
ar — Open syllable, initial syllable.. beid — Closed syllable, contains a diphthong.. stijd — Closed syllable, consonant cluster.. ver — Open syllable, prefix.. kor — Closed syllable, root.. ting — Closed syllable, suffix.
Word Parts
Vowel-Based Syllabification
Syllables are primarily formed around vowel sounds. Each vowel sound typically initiates a new syllable.
Consonant Cluster Handling
Consonant clusters following a vowel are generally grouped within the same syllable, unless they interrupt a natural vowel sequence.
- Dutch allows some flexibility in syllabification, particularly with complex consonant clusters.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may exist, but do not significantly alter the syllabification.
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