inkomensongelijkheid
Syllables
in-ko-mens-on-ge-lijk-heid
Pronunciation
/ɪŋˈkɔmənsɔnɣələi̯khɛit/
Stress
0001001
Morphemes
in- + komen + -s-on-gelijkheid
The word 'inkomensongelijkheid' is a complex Dutch noun formed through compounding and derivation. It is divided into seven syllables: in-ko-mens-on-ge-lijk-heid, with primary stress on the fourth syllable ('ge'). The syllable division follows the vowel nucleus rule and consonant cluster rule, typical of Dutch phonology.
Definitions
- 1
Income inequality; the unequal distribution of income within a population.
Income inequality
“De overheid probeert inkomensongelijkheid te verminderen.”
“Inkomensongelijkheid is een groot probleem in veel landen.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('ge'), indicated by '1'. Other syllables are unstressed ('0').
Syllables
in — Open syllable, initial syllable.. ko — Open syllable.. mens — Closed syllable, contains 'ns' cluster.. on — Open syllable, connecting vowel.. ge — Open syllable, contains voiced velar fricative.. lijk — Closed syllable, contains diphthong.. heid — Closed syllable, final syllable.
Word Parts
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Vowel Nucleus Rule
Syllables are formed around vowel nuclei. Each syllable must contain a vowel sound.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are generally maintained within a syllable if possible, unless they are easily separable.
- Dutch allows for some flexibility in syllable division, particularly with consonant clusters.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation exist but do not significantly alter syllable division.
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