medewerkersovereenkomst
Syllables
me-de-wer-kers-o-ver-een-komst
Pronunciation
/məˈdeːʋərkərsɔvərˈeːnˌkɔmst/
Stress
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Morphemes
mede- + werker + overeenkomst
The Dutch word 'medewerkersovereenkomst' is a compound noun meaning 'employment contract'. It is syllabified as me-de-wer-kers-o-ver-een-komst, with primary stress on the penultimate syllable ('een'). The word is formed from several morphemes with Germanic and Old Dutch origins. Syllable division follows Dutch rules favoring open syllables and preserving consonant clusters.
Definitions
- 1
A formal agreement outlining the terms of employment.
Employment contract
“De medewerkersovereenkomst is belangrijk.”
“Lees de overeenkomst zorgvuldig.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('een').
Syllables
me — Open syllable, unstressed.. de — Open syllable, unstressed.. wer — Open syllable, unstressed.. kers — Closed syllable, unstressed.. o — Open syllable, unstressed.. ver — Open syllable, unstressed.. een — Open syllable, primary stressed.. komst — Closed syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
Similar Words
Open Syllable Preference
Dutch favors syllables ending in vowels.
Consonant Cluster Preservation
Consonant clusters are generally kept together.
Penultimate Stress
Primary stress typically falls on the second-to-last syllable.
- The compound nature of the word requires considering the entire unit, not just individual morphemes.
- Regional variations in pronunciation might slightly affect syllable boundaries, but the presented division is standard.
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