levensverzekeringsbedrijf
Syllables
le-vens-ver-ze-ke-rings-be-drijf
Pronunciation
/ˈleːvə(n)s.vər.ze.kə.rɪŋs.bəˈdrɛif/
Stress
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Morphemes
leven, verzekering, bedrijf + s
The word 'levensverzekeringsbedrijf' is a compound noun syllabified according to Dutch rules prioritizing open syllables and penultimate stress. It consists of the roots 'leven', 'verzekering', and 'bedrijf' connected by genitive suffixes. The primary stress falls on the final syllable '-drijf'.
Definitions
- 1
A company that provides life insurance.
Life insurance company
“Het levensverzekeringsbedrijf heeft goede resultaten behaald.”
“Zij werkt bij een groot levensverzekeringsbedrijf.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('drijf').
Syllables
le — Open syllable, initial syllable.. vens — Closed syllable, contains a vowel and consonant cluster.. ver — Open syllable.. ze — Open syllable.. ke — Open syllable.. rings — Closed syllable, contains a consonant cluster.. be — Open syllable.. drijf — Closed syllable, stressed syllable.
Open Syllable Preference
Dutch favors syllables ending in vowels whenever possible.
Consonant Cluster Resolution
Consonant clusters are broken up to create more open syllables.
Compound Word Syllabification
Each component of a compound word is syllabified independently.
Penultimate Stress
Primary stress generally falls on the second-to-last syllable.
- Possible elision of 'v' in 'leven' in rapid speech.
- The genitive 's' is treated as part of the preceding syllable.
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