arbeidstijdverlenging
Syllables
ar-beid-stijd-ver-leng-ing
Pronunciation
/ɑrˈbɛitstɛitfərˈlɛŋɪŋ/
Stress
010111
Morphemes
ver- + leng- + -tijdverlenging
The word 'arbeidstijdverlenging' is a complex Dutch noun divided into six syllables: ar-beid-stijd-ver-leng-ing. The primary stress falls on 'leng'. Syllabification follows the principle of maximizing onsets and dividing after vowels. It's formed from Germanic roots, prefixes, and suffixes, denoting the extension of working hours.
Definitions
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Extension of working hours
Extension of working hours
“De vakbond is tegen de arbeidstijdverlenging.”
“De arbeidstijdverlenging heeft geleid tot meer stress bij de werknemers.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the antepenultimate syllable 'leng'.
Syllables
ar — Open syllable, simple vowel-consonant structure.. beid — Closed syllable, diphthong 'ei' treated as a single vowel unit.. stijd — Closed syllable, consonant cluster 'st' as onset.. ver — Open syllable, 'v' pronounced as 'f' in this position.. leng — Closed syllable, primary stress.. ing — Closed syllable, nasal consonant cluster 'ng' as coda.
Word Parts
Maximize Onsets
Dutch syllabification prioritizes creating syllables with consonant clusters at the beginning (onsets) whenever possible.
Vowel-Consonant Division
Syllables are generally divided after vowels, especially when followed by consonants.
- The diphthong 'ei' is treated as a single vowel unit for syllabification.
- Pronunciation of vowels can vary slightly between regions, but this doesn't significantly affect the syllabification.
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