leerwerkovereenkomst
Syllables
leer-werk-o-ver-een-komst
Pronunciation
/ˈleːrˌʋɛrkoːvənˌkɔmst/
Stress
00001
Morphemes
leer + werk + overeenkomst
The word 'leer-werkovereenkomst' is a Dutch compound noun meaning 'learning-work agreement'. It's syllabified based on open syllable preference and avoidance of breaking up consonant clusters. The primary stress falls on the final syllable 'komst'. The word is composed of the prefix 'leer-', the root 'werk', and the suffix 'overeenkomst'.
Definitions
- 1
A contract outlining the terms of a learning and work placement, typically for young people gaining vocational experience.
Learning-work agreement / Apprenticeship contract
“Hij heeft een leer-werkovereenkomst getekend bij het bedrijf.”
“De leer-werkovereenkomst loopt een jaar.”
Stress pattern
The primary stress falls on the final syllable 'komst'. The stress pattern is 0 (unstressed) - 0 (unstressed) - 0 (unstressed) - 0 (unstressed) - 1 (stressed).
Syllables
leer — Open syllable, containing a long vowel. Unstressed.. werk — Open syllable, containing a short vowel. Unstressed.. o-ver — Open syllable, containing a long vowel. Unstressed.. een — Open syllable, containing a long vowel. Unstressed.. komst — Closed syllable, containing a short vowel. Stressed.
Word Parts
Similar Words
Open Syllable Preference
Dutch favors creating open syllables whenever possible, leading to divisions like 'leer-' instead of 'le-er'.
Consonant Cluster Avoidance
Consonant clusters are generally kept together within a syllable unless they are complex.
Compound Word Syllabification
Compound words are syllabified by treating each component as a separate unit.
Stress on Penultimate Syllable
In many Dutch words, the primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable, though this is overridden by the compound structure here.
- Vowel reduction in unstressed syllables is common in Dutch pronunciation but doesn't affect the syllabification.
- The compound structure influences the stress pattern, shifting it to the final component.
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