laagsteinkomensgroep
Syllables
laag-ste-in-ko-mens-groep
Pronunciation
/ˈlaːxstə ˈɪŋkɔmə(n)sɣrup/
Stress
100100
Morphemes
laag, inkomens, groep + -ste, -s
The word 'laagste-inkomensgroep' is a compound noun syllabified based on open syllable preference and avoidance of consonant cluster separation. Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('ko-'). It consists of multiple morphemes indicating superlative degree, plurality, and the core concepts of 'low income' and 'group'.
Definitions
- 1
The group of people with the lowest income.
lowest-income group
“De overheid wil de laagste-inkomensgroep steunen.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('ko-').
Syllables
laag — Open syllable, initial syllable, vowel is long.. ste — Closed syllable, contains a schwa.. in — Open syllable, initial syllable of the second component.. ko — Open syllable, stressed syllable.. mens — Closed syllable, contains a schwa.. groep — Closed syllable, final syllable, velar fricative.
Word Parts
Similar Words
Open Syllable Preference
Dutch favors syllables ending in vowels.
Consonant Cluster Avoidance
Consonant clusters are generally kept together.
Compound Word Syllabification
Compound words are syllabified as if they were separate words.
Penultimate Stress
Primary stress falls on the second-to-last syllable.
- Regional variations in schwa pronunciation.
- Variation in the pronunciation of the 'g' sound.
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