contractloonstijging
Syllables
con-tract-loon-stij-ging
Pronunciation
/kɔnˈtrɑktˈloːnstɛi̯ɣɪŋ/
Stress
01101
Morphemes
contract + loon + stijging
The word 'contractloonstijging' is a compound noun syllabified based on vowel sounds, avoiding digraph splitting, and adhering to Dutch stress patterns (penultimate syllable). It consists of a Latin-derived prefix, a Germanic root, and a Germanic suffix, denoting an increase in contracted wages.
Definitions
- 1
The increase in contracted wages.
Contract wage increase
“De vakbond eist een contractloonstijging.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the 'stij' syllable (penultimate syllable). The 'tract' syllable also receives secondary stress.
Syllables
con — Open syllable, initial syllable, contains a short vowel.. tract — Closed syllable, contains a short vowel and a final consonant cluster.. loon — Open syllable, contains a long vowel.. stij — Closed syllable, contains a diphthong and a final consonant.. ging — Closed syllable, contains a short vowel and a final nasal consonant.
Word Parts
Vowel-Centered Syllabification
Dutch syllables are built around vowel sounds, with consonants assigned to the nearest vowel.
Avoid Digraph Splitting
Digraphs like 'ij' are kept together within a single syllable.
Consonant Cluster Handling
Consonant clusters are handled based on sonority, with the most sonorous sound forming the syllable peak.
- The 'stij' cluster requires careful articulation.
- The diphthong 'ij' is a key characteristic of Dutch pronunciation.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may occur.
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