overheidspensioenen
Syllables
o-ver-heid-s-pen-si-oen-en
Pronunciation
/oːvərˈɦɛitspənˌsiːoənən/
Stress
01001001
Morphemes
over- + heid + pensioen-en
The word *overheidspensioenen* is a complex Dutch noun divided into eight syllables. Stress falls on the penultimate syllable. Syllabification follows Dutch rules prioritizing open syllables and maintaining consonant clusters. The word is a compound of Germanic and Latin/French origins, meaning 'government pensions'.
Definitions
- 1
Government pensions
Government pensions
“De overheidspensioenen worden elk jaar aangepast.”
“Veel mensen zijn afhankelijk van hun overheidspensioenen.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('pen' in 'pensioenen').
Syllables
o — Open syllable, vowel sound.. ver — Closed syllable, consonant-vowel-consonant.. heid — Closed syllable, consonant cluster.. s — Open syllable, single consonant.. pen — Closed syllable, consonant-vowel-consonant.. si — Open syllable, consonant-vowel.. oen — Closed syllable, diphthong-consonant.. en — Open syllable, vowel sound, plural marker.
Word Parts
Open Syllable Preference
Dutch favors open syllables (ending in a vowel) whenever possible.
Consonant Cluster Maintenance
Consonant clusters are generally maintained within a single syllable.
Single Consonant Syllable Start
Single consonants typically begin a syllable.
- The diphthong 'oe' is treated as a single vowel sound for syllabification.
- No significant regional variations affect syllabification.
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