pensioenverzekeraar
Syllables
pen-si-oen-ver-ze-ke-raar
Pronunciation
/pɛnˈsiu̯ənfɛrˌzeːkəˈraːr/
Stress
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Morphemes
ver- + pensioen + zekeraar
The word 'pensioenverzekeraar' is syllabified into seven open syllables based on the vowel-final rule of Dutch phonology. The primary stress falls on the antepenultimate syllable. It's a compound noun composed of a root ('pensioen'), a prefix ('ver-'), and a suffix ('zekeraar').
Definitions
- 1
A company or institution that provides pension insurance.
Pension insurer
“De pensioenverzekeraar heeft de uitkeringen verhoogd.”
“We hebben een offerte aangevraagd bij een pensioenverzekeraar.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the antepenultimate syllable ('ke' in 'ver-ze-ke-raar').
Syllables
pen — Open syllable, vowel-final.. si — Open syllable, vowel-final.. oen — Open syllable, contains a diphthong.. ver — Open syllable, vowel-final.. ze — Open syllable, vowel-final.. ke — Open syllable, vowel-final.. raar — Open syllable, vowel-final.
Word Parts
ver-
Germanic prefix meaning 'for', 'in favor of', or intensifying.
pensioen
Derived from Middle Dutch *pensioen*, ultimately from French *pension* (Latin *pensio* - payment). Meaning: pension, retirement benefit.
zekeraar
Derived from *zeker* (certain) + *-aar* (agent suffix). Meaning: insurer, one who makes certain.
Similar Words
Vowel-Final Syllables
Dutch syllables generally end in a vowel sound. Each vowel sound forms a separate syllable.
- The diphthong 'oe' is treated as a single vowel sound for syllabification.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may exist but do not significantly alter the syllable division.
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