langdurigheidtoeslag
Syllables
lang-du-rig-heid-toe-slag
Pronunciation
/lɑŋ.dy.rɪˈɣit.støː.slɑx/
Stress
000100
Morphemes
lang + duur + igheidstoeslag
The Dutch noun 'langdurigheidstoeslag' (long-term care allowance) is divided into six syllables: lang-du-rig-heid-toe-slag. The primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('heid'). The word is morphologically complex, consisting of the prefix 'lang-', the root 'duur-', and the suffixes '-igheid' and '-toeslag'. Syllabification follows standard Dutch rules based on vowel peaks and consonant clusters.
Definitions
- 1
A financial allowance provided by the Dutch government to individuals requiring long-term care.
Long-term care allowance
“Ze heeft een aanvraag ingediend voor de langdurigheidstoeslag.”
“De langdurigheidstoeslag wordt berekend op basis van de zorgbehoefte.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('heid'). Dutch stress is generally on the first syllable, but compound words often have stress on the first syllable of the final component. The length of the preceding syllables shifts the stress slightly earlier.
Syllables
lang — Open syllable, initial syllable.. du — Open syllable, contains the root vowel.. rig — Closed syllable, part of the -igheid suffix.. heid — Open syllable, completes the -igheid suffix, stressed syllable.. toe — Open syllable, beginning of the -toeslag suffix.. slag — Closed syllable, completes the -toeslag suffix.
Word Parts
Vowel Peak
Each syllable must contain a vowel sound.
Consonant Clusters
Consonant clusters are generally split according to sonority.
Compound Word Stress
Stress tends to fall on the first syllable of the final component in compound words.
- The 'd' in 'duur' can sometimes be pronounced as a softer sound, depending on regional variations, but this doesn't affect the syllabification.
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