ouderenwerkloosheid
Syllables
ou-de-ren-werk-loos-heid
Pronunciation
/ˈœu̯də.rən.ʋɛrˈkloːs.hɛit/
Stress
000101
Morphemes
ouderenwerkloos + heid
The word *ouderenwerkloosheid* is a compound noun syllabified into six syllables: ou-de-ren-werk-loos-heid. Stress falls on the fourth syllable ('werk'). The syllabification follows Dutch rules prioritizing open syllables and avoiding unnecessary consonant cluster splits. The word is formed from Germanic roots and a nominalizing suffix.
Definitions
- 1
The state of being unemployed as older people.
Older people's unemployment
“De ouderenwerkloosheid is een groeiend probleem.”
“De overheid probeert de ouderenwerkloosheid te bestrijden.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('werk'), following the general Dutch rule of penultimate stress. The other syllables are unstressed or receive secondary stress.
Syllables
ou — Open syllable, containing a diphthong. Initial syllable.. de — Open syllable, vowel followed by a voiced dental fricative. Relatively unstressed.. ren — Open syllable, vowel preceded by a rhotic consonant. Relatively unstressed.. werk — Closed syllable, vowel followed by a consonant cluster. Primary stressed syllable.. loos — Open syllable, long vowel. Relatively unstressed.. heid — Closed syllable, vowel followed by a consonant. Final syllable.
Word Parts
Maximize Open Syllables
Syllable divisions are preferred where syllables end in vowels, creating open syllables.
Avoid Breaking Consonant Clusters
Consonant clusters are generally kept together within a syllable unless they are exceptionally complex or disrupt the flow of pronunciation.
Penultimate Stress
Dutch generally stresses the second-to-last syllable of a word.
- The compound nature of the word requires careful consideration of morphemic boundaries, but these do not necessarily dictate syllable division.
- Regional variations in pronunciation might lead to slight differences in perceived syllable boundaries, but the presented division is widely accepted.
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