borstvoedingsverlof
Syllables
borst-voe-dings-ver-lof
Pronunciation
/ˈbɔrst.vuː.dəŋs.vərˈlɔf/
Stress
10001
Morphemes
ver + borst-voeding-lof + ings
The word 'borstvoedingsverlof' is a Dutch compound noun meaning breastfeeding leave. It is divided into five syllables: borst-voe-dings-ver-lof, with primary stress on 'voe-'. The syllabification follows Dutch rules prioritizing open syllables and maintaining diphthongs. It's composed of roots 'borst' (breast), 'voed' (feed), and 'lof' (leave) with the prefix 'ver-' and suffix '-ings'.
Definitions
- 1
A period of leave granted to parents after childbirth for the purpose of breastfeeding.
Maternity leave (specifically, breastfeeding leave)
“Zij nam borstvoedingsverlof om haar baby te voeden.”
“Het bedrijf biedt ruim borstvoedingsverlof aan haar werknemers.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the 'voe-' syllable, which is the first syllable of the second root in the compound word. The final syllable 'lof' receives secondary stress.
Syllables
borst — Open syllable, containing a short vowel and a voiced consonant.. voe — Open syllable, containing a long vowel.. dings — Closed syllable, containing a short vowel and a nasal consonant.. ver — Open syllable, containing a schwa and a voiced consonant.. lof — Open syllable, containing a short vowel and a voiced consonant.
Word Parts
Maximize Open Syllables
Dutch prefers syllables of the CV (consonant-vowel) structure.
Avoid Breaking Diphthongs
Diphthongs like 'oe' are kept together within a single syllable.
Compound Word Syllabification
Each root within a compound word is generally treated as a separate syllabic unit.
- The 'v' sound can be realized as [ʋ] depending on the region.
- Dutch allows for some flexibility in syllabification, but the proposed division adheres to the principle of maximizing open syllables.
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