bejaardenverzekering
Syllables
be-jaar-den-ver-ze-ke-ring
Pronunciation
/bəˈjaːrdə(n)vərˈzeːkərɪŋ/
Stress
0100100
Morphemes
be- + jaar + -den
The word 'bejaardenverzekering' is a compound noun meaning 'elderly insurance'. It is divided into seven syllables: be-jaar-den-ver-ze-ke-ring, with primary stress on the penultimate syllable 'ze'. The syllabification follows Dutch rules favoring open syllables and avoiding consonant clusters. It consists of multiple morphemes including prefixes, roots, and suffixes of Germanic origin.
Definitions
- 1
Insurance specifically designed for elderly people, covering health, property, or other risks associated with aging.
Elderly insurance
“Mijn grootouders hebben een bejaardenverzekering afgesloten.”
“De bejaardenverzekering dekt de kosten van thuiszorg.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable 'ze', indicated by '1'. All other syllables are unstressed ('0').
Syllables
be — Open syllable, unstressed.. jaar — Open syllable, stressed.. den — Open syllable, unstressed. 'n' often reduced.. ver — Open syllable, unstressed.. ze — Open syllable, unstressed.. ke — Open syllable, stressed.. ring — Closed syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
Open Syllable Preference
Dutch favors open syllables (CV), leading to divisions like 'be-jaar-den'.
Consonant Cluster Resolution
Consonant clusters are broken up to create syllables where possible, but digraphs are maintained.
Vowel Grouping
Vowel groups are generally kept together within a syllable, as in 'ver-ze-ke-ring'.
- Schwa reduction in unstressed syllables is common.
- Uvular 'r' pronunciation is standard in many Dutch dialects.
- The 'n' in 'bejaarden' is often reduced or elided in rapid speech.
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