lagereinkomensgroep
Syllables
la-ge-re-in-ko-mens-groep
Pronunciation
/ˈlaɣərɛ ɪŋkɔmə(n)sɣrup/
Stress
0001001
Morphemes
laag + inkomen + s-groep
The word 'lagere-inkomensgroep' is a compound noun with primary stress on the penultimate syllable. Syllabification follows Dutch rules favoring open syllables and avoiding breaking consonant clusters. The word consists of a prefix, root, and suffix, all of Germanic origin. Vowel reduction occurs in unstressed syllables.
Definitions
- 1
A group of people with a low income.
Lower-income group
“De overheid biedt steun aan de lagere-inkomensgroep.”
“Het beleid is gericht op het verbeteren van de situatie van de lagere-inkomensgroep.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable 'ko' (inkomensgroep). Other syllables are unstressed.
Syllables
la — Open syllable, initial syllable.. ge — Open syllable, unstressed, schwa vowel.. re — Open syllable.. in — Closed syllable, consonant cluster 'nk'. ko — Open syllable, primary stress.. mens — Closed syllable, consonant cluster 'ms'. groep — Closed syllable, consonant cluster 'rp'
Word Parts
Open Syllable Preference
Dutch favors syllables ending in vowels.
Consonant Cluster Avoidance
Breaking consonant clusters is avoided unless they are complex.
Vowel-Consonant Pattern
Syllables often follow a V-C pattern.
- The 'nk' and 'ms' clusters require closed syllables.
- Vowel reduction (schwa) is common in unstressed syllables.
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