pensioenleeftijden
Syllables
pen-si-oen-leeftijd-en
Pronunciation
/pɛnˈsiːɔnˈlɛːftɛidən/
Stress
00011
Morphemes
pensioen + -leeftijd-en
The word 'pensioenleeftijden' is a Dutch compound noun meaning 'pension ages'. It is divided into five syllables: pen-si-oen-leeftijd-en, with primary stress on 'leeftijd'. The syllabification follows vowel-based division, maximizing onsets, and maintaining diphthong integrity. It consists of the root 'pensioen' (pension) and 'leeftijd' (age) with the plural suffix '-en'.
Definitions
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Pension ages
Pension ages
“De pensioenleeftijden worden steeds hoger.”
“Er is discussie over de pensioenleeftijden.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable of the second root ('leeftijd'): /lɛːftɛid/.
Syllables
pen — Open syllable, initial onset.. si — Open syllable, containing a long vowel.. oen — Closed syllable, containing a diphthong.. leeftijd — Complex syllable with a consonant cluster 'ftijd', stressed syllable.. den — Closed syllable, plural marker.
Word Parts
Vowel-based division
Syllables are generally formed around vowel sounds.
Maximizing Onsets
Consonant clusters are kept together as part of the onset of a syllable whenever possible.
Diphthong Integrity
Diphthongs form a single syllable.
- The compound nature of the word requires careful consideration of the boundaries between roots.
- Dutch allows for relatively long words formed by compounding.
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