levensverzekeringskontrakt
Syllables
le-vens-ver-ze-ke-rings-kon-trakt
Pronunciation
/ˈleːvə(n)s.vər.ze.kə.rɪŋs.kɔn.trakt/
Stress
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Morphemes
ver- + levensverzekeringscontract
The word 'levensverzekeringscontract' is a compound noun syllabified according to Dutch rules prioritizing open syllables and maintaining consonant clusters. The primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('-rings-'). The word is composed of several morphemes relating to life, insurance, and contracts.
Definitions
- 1
A formal agreement providing financial benefits upon the death of the insured.
Life insurance contract
“Hij heeft een levensverzekeringscontract afgesloten.”
“Het levensverzekeringscontract loopt over tien jaar.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable, '-rings-'.
Syllables
le — Open syllable (CV).. vens — Closed syllable (CVC).. ver — Open syllable (CV).. ze — Open syllable (CV).. ke — Open syllable (CV).. rings — Closed syllable (CVC), stressed.. kon — Open syllable (CV).. trakt — Closed syllable (CVCC).
Word Parts
Open Syllable Preference
Dutch favors open syllables (CV) whenever possible.
Consonant Cluster Maintenance
Consonant clusters are generally maintained within a single syllable.
Penultimate Stress
Primary stress typically falls on the penultimate syllable.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may occur, but do not affect syllable division significantly.
- Compound nouns are syllabified by treating each component as a separate syllable.
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