inburgeringsplichtigen
Syllables
in-bur-ge-rings-plicht-i-gen
Pronunciation
/ɪnˈbʏrɣərɪŋs.plɪχ.tɪɣən/
Stress
0001001
Morphemes
in- + burger- + ingsplichtigen
The word 'inburgeringsplichtigen' is a complex Dutch noun formed from a prefix, root, and multiple suffixes. Syllabification follows onset maximization and vowel centering principles, with primary stress on the antepenultimate syllable. The word refers to individuals obligated to complete an integration course.
Definitions
- 1
Individuals who are legally required to complete an integration course in the Netherlands.
Integration applicants/obligated individuals
“De inburgeringsplichtigen moeten een taalcursus volgen.”
“Het aantal inburgeringsplichtigen is de afgelopen jaren gestegen.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the antepenultimate syllable ('rings'). The stress pattern is typical for Dutch nouns with multiple syllables.
Syllables
in — Open syllable, initial syllable.. bur — Closed syllable, containing a vowel and consonant.. ge — Open syllable, vowel followed by a glide.. rings — Closed syllable, containing a vowel and consonant cluster.. plicht — Closed syllable, containing a vowel and consonant cluster.. i — Open syllable, short vowel.. gen — Closed syllable, final syllable.
Word Parts
Onset Maximization
Consonant clusters are generally kept together at the beginning of a syllable.
Vowel Centering
Each syllable typically contains one vowel sound.
Suffix Separation
Suffixes are generally separated into their own syllables.
- The long string of suffixes makes this word particularly complex.
- The division between 'rings' and 'plicht' could be debated, but keeping the 'ng' cluster together is more phonologically natural.
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