gelijkkansenbeleid
Syllables
ge-lijk-kan-sen-be-leid
Pronunciation
/ɣəˈlɛikəˈkɑnsə̃bəˈlɛit/
Stress
011001
Morphemes
gelijk + kansenbeleid
The Dutch word 'gelijkekansenbeleid' is a compound noun meaning 'equal opportunities policy'. It is syllabified as ge-lijk-kan-sen-be-leid, with primary stress on 'kan'. The word is composed of the morphemes 'gelijk' (equal), 'kansen' (chances), and 'beleid' (policy). Syllabification follows vowel-based division and avoids single initial consonants.
Definitions
- 1
A policy aimed at ensuring equal opportunities for all individuals, regardless of background.
Equal opportunities policy
“Het bedrijf heeft een nieuw gelijkekansenbeleid ingevoerd.”
“De overheid stimuleert een actief gelijkekansenbeleid.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress on the third syllable ('kan'), secondary stress on the first syllable ('ge'). The remaining syllables are unstressed.
Syllables
ge — Open syllable, lightly stressed.. lijk — Closed syllable, unstressed.. kan — Closed syllable, primary stressed.. sen — Closed syllable, unstressed, nasal vowel.. be — Open syllable, unstressed.. leid — Closed syllable, secondary stressed.
Word Parts
Vowel-Based Division
Syllables are formed around vowel sounds.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are kept together within a syllable.
Avoid Single Initial Consonant
Avoid starting a syllable with a single consonant if possible.
Compound Word Syllabification
Compound words are syllabified based on the individual morphemes.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation (e.g., /ə/ vs. /e/ for unstressed 'e' sounds).
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