pensioentoezeggingen
Syllables
pen-si-oen-toe-zeg-gin-gen
Pronunciation
/pɛnˈsiøːn.tœ.zɛɣ.ɪŋ.ɣə(n)/
Stress
0010101
Morphemes
toe + pensioen + zeggingen
The word 'pensioentoezeggingen' is a complex Dutch noun composed of several morphemes. Syllabification follows Dutch rules prioritizing vowel sounds and maximizing onsets, resulting in the division 'pen-si-oen-toe-zeg-gin-gen'. Stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('zeg').
Definitions
- 1
Promises regarding pensions.
Pension commitments/promises.
“De overheid heeft nieuwe pensioentoezeggingen gedaan.”
“De vakbonden eisen concrete pensioentoezeggingen.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('zeg'). Dutch generally stresses the penultimate syllable.
Syllables
pen — Open syllable, containing a short vowel.. si — Open syllable, containing a short vowel.. oen — Closed syllable, containing a long vowel and diphthong.. toe — Open syllable, containing a short vowel.. zeg — Closed syllable, containing a short vowel and stressed.. gin — Closed syllable, containing a short vowel.. gen — Open syllable, containing a schwa and plural marker.
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Syllables prefer to have onsets (consonant-vowel combinations).
Vowel-Centric
Each syllable must contain a vowel sound.
Diphthong Preservation
Diphthongs are not split across syllables.
Consonant Cluster Handling
Consonant clusters are divided based on sonority (ease of articulation).
- The 'oe' diphthong is treated as a single vowel sound for syllabification.
- The final '-en' is a common plural marker and is typically a separate syllable.
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