overlijdensverzekering
Syllables
over-lij-dens-ver-ze-ke-ring
Pronunciation
/o.vərˈlɛi̯də(n)s.vər.ze.kə.rɪŋ/
Stress
0000101
Morphemes
over + lijden + s-verzekering
The word *overlijdensverzekering* is a compound noun syllabified based on vowel nuclei and the preservation of diphthongs. Stress falls on the penultimate syllable. The morphemic breakdown reveals Germanic roots and suffixes. Syllabification is consistent with similar Dutch compound words.
Definitions
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Life insurance
Life insurance
“Ik heb een overlijdensverzekering afgesloten.”
“De overlijdensverzekering keert geld uit aan de nabestaanden.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable 'ze'.
Syllables
over — Open syllable, vowel nucleus 'o'. lij — Open syllable, diphthong 'ij'. dens — Closed syllable, consonant cluster 'ns'. ver — Open syllable, vowel nucleus 'e'. ze — Open, stressed syllable, vowel nucleus 'e'. ke — Open syllable, vowel nucleus 'e'. ring — Closed syllable, nasal coda 'ng'
Word Parts
Vowel Nucleus Rule
Syllables are formed around vowel nuclei. Each syllable must contain at least one vowel sound.
Diphthong Integrity Rule
Diphthongs (like 'ij') must remain intact within a single syllable.
Penultimate Stress Rule
Dutch generally stresses the second-to-last syllable.
- The 'ij' digraph requires special attention to ensure it remains within a single syllable.
- The 'd' between vowels can be reduced in pronunciation, but doesn't affect syllabification.
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