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opzeggingsvergoeding

Complete linguistic analysis including syllable division, pronunciation, morphology, and definitions.

6 syllables
20 characters
Dutch
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6syllables

opzeggingsvergoeding

Linguistic Analysis

Syllables

op-zeg-gings-ver-goed-ing

Pronunciation

/ɔp.zɛɣ.ɪŋs.vər.ɣuː.dɪŋ/

Stress

001010

Morphemes

ver- + goed- + -ing

The Dutch word 'opzeggingsvergoeding' (severance pay) is a compound noun divided into six syllables: op-zeg-gings-ver-goed-ing. Stress falls on the penultimate syllable '-goed-'. Syllabification follows Dutch rules prioritizing open syllables and maintaining consonant clusters. The word is formed from multiple morphemes including prefixes, roots, and suffixes.

Definitions

noun
  1. 1

    Severance pay

    Severance pay

    Hij kreeg een flinke opzeggingsvergoeding.

    De opzeggingsvergoeding wordt berekend op basis van dienstjaren.

Stress pattern

Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable '-goed-' (1). All other syllables are unstressed (0).

Syllables

6
op/ɔp/
zeg/zɛɣ/
gings/ɪŋs/
ver/vər/
goe/ɣuː/
ding/dɪŋ/

op Open syllable, onset consonant /p/, vowel /ɔ/.. zeg Open syllable, onset consonant /z/, vowel /ɛ/, coda consonant /ɣ/.. gings Closed syllable, vowel /ɪ/, coda consonant cluster /ŋs/.. ver Open syllable, onset consonant /v/, vowel /ə/.. goe Open syllable, onset consonant /ɣ/, diphthong /uː/, stressed syllable.. ding Closed syllable, vowel /ɪ/, coda consonant cluster /ŋ/.

Onset Maximization

Consonant clusters are kept together in the onset of a syllable.

Vowel Preference

Syllables generally end in vowels (open syllables).

Compound Word Syllabification

Each morpheme within a compound word is typically treated as a separate syllable.

Stress-Based Syllabification

Stress influences the perceived prominence of syllables.

  • Dutch allows some flexibility in syllabification, particularly with consonant clusters, but the presented division is the most common.
  • Regional variations in vowel pronunciation exist but do not affect syllable division.
Analysis by gemma3:27b · 6/9/2025

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