inburgeringscontract
Syllables
in-bur-ge-rings-con-tract
Pronunciation
/ɪnˈbʏrɣərɪŋs.kɔntrakt/
Stress
000001
Morphemes
in- + burger- + -ingscontract
The Dutch word 'inburgeringscontract' is a compound noun divided into six syllables: in-bur-ge-rings-con-tract. The primary stress falls on the final syllable. Syllabification follows vowel-centered rules, avoiding initial consonant clusters and maintaining diphthong integrity. The word is composed of a Germanic prefix, root, and suffixes, combined with a Latin-derived component.
Definitions
- 1
A contract between a newly arrived immigrant and the Dutch government outlining the obligations of the immigrant to integrate into Dutch society, such as learning the Dutch language and participating in social activities.
Integration contract
“Hij heeft een inburgeringscontract moeten tekenen.”
“Het inburgeringscontract bevat eisen over taalcursussen.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the final syllable 'tract'. The stress is relatively weak but present.
Syllables
in — Open syllable, unstressed.. bur — Open syllable, unstressed.. ge — Open syllable, unstressed.. rings — Closed syllable, unstressed.. con — Open syllable, unstressed.. tract — Closed syllable, stressed.
Word Parts
Vowel-Centered Syllables
Each syllable contains a vowel sound.
Avoid Initial Consonant Clusters
Syllables generally avoid starting with consonant clusters.
Diphthong Integrity
Diphthongs are not split across syllable boundaries.
Compound Word Syllabification
Syllabification follows the rules for individual morphemes within a compound word.
- Regional variations in the pronunciation of /r/ do not affect syllable division.
- The 'ns' cluster is treated as a single unit within a syllable.
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