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kostwinnersvoordeel

Complete linguistic analysis including syllable division, pronunciation, morphology, and definitions.

5 syllables
19 characters
Dutch
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koswinnersvoordeel

Linguistic Analysis

Syllables

kos-win-ners-voor-deel

Pronunciation

/ˈkɔstˌʋɪnərsfɔrˈdeːl/

Stress

00011

Morphemes

kost, winners, voordeel

The Dutch word 'kostwinnersvoordeel' is a compound noun divided into five syllables: kos-win-ners-voor-deel. Stress falls on the final syllable ('deel'). Syllabification follows rules of onset maximization and syllable weight, prioritizing phonological structure over morpheme boundaries.

Definitions

noun
  1. 1

    The advantage or benefit enjoyed by those who provide for a family (breadwinners).

    Breadwinner's advantage

    “De kostwinnersvoordeel is bedoeld om hardwerkende gezinnen te helpen.”

Stress pattern

Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('deel').

Syllables

5
kos/kɔs/
win/ʋɪn/
ners/nərs/
voor/fɔr/
deel/deːl/

kos — Closed syllable, initial syllable.. win — Closed syllable.. ners — Closed syllable.. voor — Open syllable.. deel — Open syllable, stressed syllable.

Onset Maximization

Consonants are attached to the following vowel to create onsets.

Syllable Weight

Dutch favors syllables with a heavier weight (e.g., closed syllables) when possible.

Vowel-Consonant Division

When a vowel is followed by a consonant, a syllable break often occurs.

  • The compound nature of the word requires careful consideration of morpheme boundaries, but syllabification is based on phonological structure, not necessarily morpheme boundaries.
Analysis by gemma3:27b · 6/10/2025

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