pensioeninstelling
Syllables
pen-si-oen-in-stel-ling
Pronunciation
/pɛnˈsiːɔnɪnˈstɛlɪŋ/
Stress
000101
Morphemes
in- + pensioen + stelling
The word 'pensioeninstelling' is divided into six syllables: pen-si-oen-in-stel-ling. The primary stress falls on 'stel'. The word is morphologically complex, consisting of a prefix 'in-', a root 'pensioen', and a suffix 'stelling'. Syllabification follows standard Dutch rules, prioritizing vowel-ending syllables and maintaining consonant clusters.
Definitions
- 1
An organization responsible for managing pension funds.
Pension institution
“De pensioeninstelling heeft de uitkeringen verhoogd.”
“Zij werkt bij een grote pensioeninstelling.”
syn:pensioenfonds
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the antepenultimate syllable ('stel').
Syllables
pen — Open syllable, initial syllable.. si — Open syllable, contains a long vowel.. oen — Open syllable, diphthong.. in — Closed syllable, contains a nasal consonant.. stel — Closed syllable, stressed syllable.. ling — Closed syllable, final syllable.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Ending Syllables
Syllables generally end in a vowel sound. This is the primary rule applied in dividing 'pen', 'si', and 'oen'.
Consonant Cluster Maintenance
Consonant clusters are generally maintained within a syllable, as seen in 'in', 'stel', and 'ling'.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may exist, but do not alter the core syllabification.
- Dutch allows some flexibility with consonant clusters, but the presented division is the most common and phonologically justifiable.
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