overheidswerknemers
Syllables
o-ver-heid-swerk-ne-mers
Pronunciation
/oːvərˈɦɛitswɛrknəmərs/
Stress
010110
Morphemes
over + swerk + heid-nemers
The word *overheidswerknemers* is a compound noun syllabified based on vowel sounds and digraph preservation. Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable. It consists of a prefix, root, and suffix, with Germanic origins. Syllabification follows standard Dutch rules, with consideration for schwa reduction and potential regional variations.
Definitions
- 1
Government employees; people who work for the government.
Government employees
“De overheidswerknemers kregen een loonsverhoging.”
“Veel overheidswerknemers werken aan belangrijke projecten.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('mers').
Syllables
o-ver — Open syllable, initial syllable, stressed vowel.. heid — Open syllable, contains a diphthong.. swerk — Closed syllable, contains a consonant cluster.. ne-mers — Open and closed syllable, primary stress on 'mers'.
Word Parts
Vowel-Based Division
Syllables are formed around vowel sounds.
Digraph Preservation
Digraphs like 'ei' are kept together.
Consonant Cluster Handling
Consonant clusters are split based on sonority.
Compound Word Syllabification
Each component of a compound word is syllabified separately.
- Schwa reduction in unstressed syllables.
- Potential regional variations in pronunciation.
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