kostenbesparingsplan
Syllables
kos-ten-be-spa-rings-plan
Pronunciation
/ˈkɔstə(n)bəˈspaːrɪŋsplɑn/
Stress
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Morphemes
be- + kosten + plan
The word 'kostenbesparingsplan' is a compound noun divided into six syllables: kos-ten-be-spa-rings-plan. Stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('rings'). It's formed from the root 'kosten' (costs), the prefix 'be-' (relating to), the root 'sparings' (saving), and the suffix 'plan' (plan). Syllabification follows Dutch rules of consonant cluster retention and vowel-consonant syllable formation.
Definitions
- 1
A plan to reduce costs.
Cost-saving plan
“Het bedrijf heeft een nieuw kostenbesparingsplan aangekondigd.”
“De overheid werkt aan een kostenbesparingsplan om de schulden te verminderen.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('rings').
Syllables
kos — Open syllable, initial consonant cluster.. ten — Open syllable.. be — Open syllable.. spa — Closed syllable, consonant cluster 'sp'. rings — Closed syllable, stressed syllable.. plan — Closed syllable.
Word Parts
Consonant Cluster Retention
Dutch generally keeps consonant clusters within a syllable.
Vowel-Consonant Syllables
Syllables are often formed around a vowel followed by a consonant.
Penultimate Stress
Stress typically falls on the penultimate syllable in compound nouns.
- The 'n' in 'kosten' can sometimes be weakly pronounced or elided in rapid speech, but remains orthographically present.
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