bijstandsontvangers
Syllables
bij-stands-ont-van-gers
Pronunciation
/bɛi̯ˈstɑntsɔntfaŋɡərs/
Stress
01001
Morphemes
bij- + stands + -ontvangers
The word 'bijstandsontvangers' is a Dutch noun meaning 'social welfare recipients'. It is divided into five syllables: bij-stands-ont-van-gers, with primary stress on 'ont'. The word is formed through compounding and derivation, and its syllabification follows standard Dutch rules prioritizing vowel sounds and consonant cluster integrity.
Definitions
- 1
A person or people who receive financial assistance from the government (social welfare).
Social welfare recipients
“De gemeente heeft meer bijstandsontvangers dan vorig jaar.”
“De bijstandsontvangers kregen een brief over de nieuwe regels.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the antepenultimate syllable ('ont'). The stress pattern is typical for Dutch compound words.
Syllables
bij — Open syllable, containing a diphthong. Onset: /b/, Rime: /ɛi̯/. stands — Closed syllable. Onset: /st/, Rime: /ɑnts/. ont — Open syllable. Onset: /ɔ/, Rime: /nt/. van — Open syllable. Onset: /v/, Rime: /ɑn/. gers — Closed syllable. Onset: /ɡ/, Rime: /ərs/
Word Parts
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Vowel Peak Principle
Each syllable contains a vowel sound.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are generally kept together within a syllable.
Avoid Diphthong Splitting
Diphthongs are not split across syllable boundaries.
- Regional variations in the pronunciation of 'bij-' (e.g., /bɛi̯/ or /bɪj/) do not affect syllabification.
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