arbeidsverplichtingen
Syllables
ar-beids-ver-plicht-in-gen
Pronunciation
/ɑrˈbɛitsfərˈplɪxtɪɣən/
Stress
010111
Morphemes
arbeids + verplicht + ingen
The word 'arbeidsverplichtingen' is divided into six syllables: ar-beids-ver-plicht-in-gen. The primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('plicht'). The word is morphologically complex, consisting of a prefix, root, and suffix, all of Germanic origin. Syllabification follows standard Dutch rules, prioritizing vowel sounds and handling consonant clusters appropriately.
Definitions
- 1
Work obligations; duties related to employment or societal contribution.
Work obligations
“De arbeidsverplichtingen zijn vastgelegd in de arbeidsovereenkomst.”
“Hij vervulde zijn arbeidsverplichtingen nauwgezet.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('plicht'). Dutch often has a secondary or equal stress on the penultimate syllable in longer words.
Syllables
ar — Open syllable, vowel-initial.. beids — Closed syllable, containing the 'ds' cluster.. ver — Open syllable, vowel-initial.. plicht — Closed syllable, containing the 'cht' cluster.. in — Closed syllable, vowel-final.. gen — Closed syllable, vowel-final.
Word Parts
Vowel-Based Syllabification
Syllables are formed around vowel sounds. Each vowel typically forms the nucleus of a syllable.
Consonant Cluster Handling
Consonant clusters are treated as units within a syllable, unless they can be naturally split based on pronunciation.
- The 'd' in 'arbeids' can be devoiced to [t] in standard pronunciation, but this doesn't affect syllabification.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may exist, but they don't significantly alter the syllable division.
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