ouderdomsverzekeringenen
Syllables
ou-der-doms-ver-ze-ke-rin-ge-nen
Pronunciation
/ˈaʊ̯dərˌdɔmsvərˈzeːkərɪŋən/
Stress
001001001
Morphemes
ver- + ouderdoms-zeker + -ingen-en
The word 'ouderdomsverzekeringen' is a complex Dutch noun divided into nine syllables based on maximizing open syllables and avoiding final consonant clusters. It's formed from multiple morphemes indicating old age and insurance, with primary stress on the antepenultimate syllable. Its syllabification is consistent with other similar Dutch compound nouns.
Definitions
- 1
Old-age insurances; policies providing financial security during retirement.
Old-age insurances
“De overheid stimuleert het afsluiten van ouderdomsverzekeringen.”
“Hij beheert zijn ouderdomsverzekeringen zorgvuldig.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the antepenultimate syllable ('ze'). The stress pattern is typical for Dutch compound nouns.
Syllables
ou — Open syllable, diphthong.. der — Open syllable, vowel + consonant.. doms — Closed syllable, vowel + consonant cluster.. ver — Open syllable, vowel + consonant.. ze — Open syllable, long vowel.. ke — Open syllable, schwa.. rin — Closed syllable, vowel + consonant cluster.. ge — Open syllable, schwa.. nen — Closed syllable, vowel + consonant.
Word Parts
Onset Maximization
Consonant clusters are broken up to create onsets for subsequent syllables where possible.
Vowel Centrality
Each syllable generally contains a vowel.
Avoidance of Final Consonant Clusters
Dutch avoids ending syllables with consonant clusters.
- The pronunciation of 'ver-' can vary (/vər/ or /fər/) depending on the following sound, but this does not affect syllabification.
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