bedrijfsspaarregeling
Syllables
bedrijfs-spaar-re-ge-ling
Pronunciation
/bəˈdrɛifsˈspaːrreːɣəˌlɪŋ/
Stress
01000
Morphemes
bedrijfs + spaar + ing
The word 'bedrijfsspaarregeling' is a Dutch compound noun divided into five syllables: bedrijfs-spaar-re-ge-ling. Primary stress falls on 'spa-'. Syllabification follows the principles of maximizing onsets and respecting morphemic boundaries. It means 'company savings scheme'.
Definitions
- 1
A company savings scheme or employee savings plan.
Company savings scheme / Employee savings plan
“De medewerkers kunnen deelnemen aan de bedrijfsspaarregeling.”
“We hebben een nieuwe bedrijfsspaarregeling geïmplementeerd.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('spa-'). Dutch compound words often have stress on the penultimate syllable.
Syllables
bedrijfs — Open syllable, stressed. Contains the digraph 'ij' pronounced as /ɛi/.. spaar — Open syllable, primary stressed. Contains the 'sp' consonant cluster.. re — Open syllable, unstressed. Contains the 'r' sound, which can be uvular or tapped.. ge — Open syllable, unstressed. Contains the 'g' sound, which is often a voiced velar fricative.. ling — Closed syllable, unstressed. Contains the suffix '-ing'.
Word Parts
Maximize Onsets
Consonant clusters are generally kept together at the beginning of a syllable (e.g., 'sp' in 'spaar').
Morpheme Boundary
Syllable division often respects morphemic boundaries (e.g., 'bedrijfs-' as a separate syllable).
Open Syllables
Dutch favors open syllables (syllables ending in a vowel).
- Regional variations in the pronunciation of the 'r' sound (uvular fricative vs. tapped).
- The 'ij' digraph is a unique feature of Dutch orthography and pronunciation.
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