belastingdienstmedewerker
Syllables
be-las-ting-dienst-me-de-wer-ker
Pronunciation
/bəˈlɑstɪŋdiːnstˌmeːdəˈʋɛrkər/
Stress
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Morphemes
be- + lasting + dienstmedewerker
The word 'belastingdienstmedewerker' is a Dutch compound noun divided into eight syllables: be-las-ting-dienst-me-de-wer-ker. The primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('wer'). Syllabification follows Dutch rules prioritizing open syllables and respecting morphemic boundaries. It means 'tax office employee'.
Definitions
- 1
An employee of the tax office.
Tax office employee
“De belastingdienstmedewerker hielp me met mijn aangifte.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('wer').
Syllables
be — Open syllable, unstressed.. las — Open syllable, unstressed.. ting — Closed syllable, unstressed.. dienst — Closed syllable, unstressed. 'dienst' is a root.. me — Open syllable, unstressed.. de — Open syllable, unstressed.. wer — Open syllable, stressed.. ker — Closed syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Consonant clusters like 'st' are kept together as onsets.
Open Syllable Preference
Dutch favors open syllables (CV) whenever possible.
Morpheme Boundary Respect
Syllable division often respects morphemic boundaries.
- The compound nature of the word requires careful consideration of morphemic boundaries.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may exist but do not significantly affect syllable division.
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