pensioensbijdragen
Syllables
pen-si-oen-s-bij-dra-gen
Pronunciation
/pɛnˈsiːɔ̃sˌbɛidraːɣə(n)/
Stress
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Morphemes
bij + pensioen + s-bijdragen
The word 'pensioensbijdragen' is divided into seven syllables based on Dutch syllabification rules, prioritizing onsets and avoiding stranded consonants. The primary stress falls on 'bij'. It's a complex noun formed from multiple morphemes with Latin and Germanic origins, meaning 'pension contributions'.
Definitions
- 1
Payments made towards a pension scheme.
Pension contributions
“De werkgever is verplicht om pensioensbijdragen te betalen.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the antepenultimate syllable ('bij').
Syllables
pen — Open syllable, CV structure.. si — Open syllable, CV structure, long vowel.. oen — Closed syllable, VC structure, nasal vowel.. s — Syllable-initial consonant.. bij — Open syllable, CV structure, primary stress.. dra — Open syllable, CV structure, long vowel.. gen — Closed syllable, VC structure, schwa reduction possible.
Word Parts
Maximize Onsets
Dutch syllabification prioritizes creating syllables with consonant clusters at the beginning (onsets).
Avoid Stranded Consonants
Consonants are generally not left at the end of a syllable unless necessary.
CV/VC Structure
Syllables generally follow a Consonant-Vowel (CV) or Vowel-Consonant (VC) structure.
- Schwa reduction in unstressed syllables.
- The cluster '-s-bij-' is common in Dutch compound words.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation.
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