levensverzekeringsbedrijf
Syllables
le-vens-ver-ze-ke-rings-be-drijf
Pronunciation
/ˈleːvənsfərˌzeːkərɪŋsbeˈdrɛif/
Stress
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Morphemes
ver- + levens-zekerings-bedrijf
The word 'levensverzekeringsbedrijf' is a compound noun syllabified based on vowel sounds and morpheme boundaries. The primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('-rijn-'). The word consists of three main syllables: 'le-vens', 'ver-ze-ke-rings', and 'be-drijf', each reflecting the underlying morphemic structure.
Definitions
- 1
A company that provides life insurance.
Life insurance company
“Het levensverzekeringsbedrijf heeft goede resultaten behaald.”
“We hebben een polis afgesloten bij een levensverzekeringsbedrijf.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('-rijn-'). The first syllable ('le-') also receives some stress as it is the beginning of the compound.
Syllables
le-vens — Open syllable, stressed in the compound. Contains a diphthong.. ver-ze-ke-rings — Multiple syllables, with stress on 'ze'. Contains consonant clusters.. be-drijf — Open syllable, stressed. Contains a diphthong.
Word Parts
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Vowel-centric Syllabification
Syllables are formed around vowel sounds, with each vowel typically initiating a syllable.
Consonant Cluster Resolution
Consonant clusters are broken based on sonority, with more sonorous sounds often starting a new syllable.
Compound Word Syllabification
Each morpheme within a compound word generally forms its own syllable.
- Dutch allows for complex consonant clusters, which require careful consideration during syllabification.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may exist, but generally do not affect the syllabification.
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