begrafenisverzekering
Syllables
be-gra-fe-nis-ver-ze-ke-ring
Pronunciation
/bəˈɣraːfənisvərˈzeːkərɪŋ/
Stress
00000100
Morphemes
be- + graf- + -enis-ver-zeker-ing
The word 'begrafenisverzekering' is a compound noun divided into eight syllables (be-gra-fe-nis-ver-ze-ke-ring). The primary stress falls on 'ze'. It's composed of Germanic and Dutch morphemes relating to burial and insurance. Syllabification follows standard Dutch rules, prioritizing vowel endings and maintaining consonant clusters.
Definitions
- 1
Insurance policy covering the costs of a funeral.
Funeral insurance
“Hij heeft een begrafenisverzekering afgesloten.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the antepenultimate syllable ('ze').
Syllables
be — Open syllable, unstressed.. gra — Closed syllable, unstressed.. fe — Open syllable, unstressed.. nis — Closed syllable, unstressed.. ver — Open syllable, unstressed.. ze — Open, stressed syllable.. ke — Open syllable, unstressed.. ring — Closed syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
Vowel Rule
Syllables generally end in a vowel sound.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are generally maintained within a syllable.
Stress Rule
Stress typically falls on the antepenultimate syllable in Dutch compound words.
- The 'ver-' prefix consistently forms its own syllable.
- Regional variations in vowel quality may occur, but syllable division remains consistent.
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