loonkostenverlaging
Syllables
loon-kos-ten-ver-la-ging
Pronunciation
/ˈloːnˌkɔstə(n)vərˈlaːɣɪŋ/
Stress
100010
Morphemes
ver- + loon-kosten + -laging
The word 'loonkostenverlaging' is a Dutch compound noun meaning 'wage cost reduction'. It is divided into six syllables: loon-kos-ten-ver-la-ging, with primary stress on 'kos'. The word is formed from multiple morphemes including the prefix 'ver-', roots 'loon' and 'kosten', and the suffix '-laging'. Syllabification follows Dutch rules prioritizing open syllables and avoiding unnecessary consonant breaks.
Definitions
- 1
The reduction of wage costs.
Wage cost reduction
“De loonkostenverlaging heeft geleid tot ontslagen.”
“Het bedrijf streeft naar een loonkostenverlaging door automatisering.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the 'kos' syllable. The 'loon' syllable also receives some stress as the first component of the compound word.
Syllables
loon — Open syllable, stressed.. kos — Open syllable, primary stressed.. ten — Open syllable, unstressed.. ver — Open syllable, unstressed.. la — Open syllable, unstressed.. ging — Closed syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
Similar Words
Maximize Open Syllables
Dutch favors CV (consonant-vowel) syllable structure. Syllable division attempts to create open syllables whenever possible.
Avoid Breaking Consonant Clusters
Consonant clusters are generally kept together within a syllable unless they are complex and difficult to pronounce.
- Schwa reduction/elision in 'kosten' in rapid speech.
- Regional variations in the pronunciation of the 'g' sound in 'verlaging'.
- The compound nature of the word influences stress placement.
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