dienstjarenbeginsel
Syllables
dienst-ja-ren-be-gin-sel
Pronunciation
/ˈdinstjaːrə(n)bəɣɪn.səl/
Stress
100010
Morphemes
dienst, jaren, begin + sel
The Dutch word 'dienstjarenbeginsel' is a compound noun meaning 'principle of seniority'. It is divided into six syllables: dienst-ja-ren-be-gin-sel, with primary stress on 'dienst'. The word is formed from Germanic roots and a nominalizing suffix.
Definitions
- 1
The principle of seniority based on years of service.
Principle of seniority based on years of service
“Het bedrijf hanteert het dienstjarenbeginsel bij promoties.”
“Het dienstjarenbeginsel kan leiden tot ongelijkheid.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the first syllable ('dienst'). Secondary stress is minimal, but can be present on 'gin'.
Syllables
dienst — Open syllable, diphthong.. ja — Open syllable, long vowel.. ren — Open syllable, schwa.. be — Open syllable, schwa.. gin — Closed syllable, short vowel, nasal consonant.. sel — Closed syllable, schwa.
Word Parts
Vowel Peak
Syllables are constructed around vowel sounds.
Diphthong Preservation
Diphthongs are not split across syllable boundaries.
Consonant Cluster Handling
Consonant clusters are generally maintained within a syllable.
- Variable pronunciation of 'n' in 'jaren'.
- Schwa reduction in unstressed syllables.
- Compound word stress patterns.
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