pensioenverzekering
Syllables
pen-si-oen-ver-ze-ke-ring
Pronunciation
/pɛnˈsiu̯ənfərˈzeːkərɪŋ/
Stress
1000000
Morphemes
ver- + pensioen + zekering
The word 'pensioenverzekering' is a compound noun syllabified as pen-si-oen-ver-ze-ke-ring, with primary stress on 'pen-'. It's composed of the root 'pensioen' (pension), the prefix 'ver-', and the root 'zekering' (insurance). Syllable division follows vowel nucleus and consonant cluster rules, consistent with other Dutch compound nouns.
Definitions
- 1
A type of insurance that provides income during retirement.
Pension insurance
“Hij heeft een pensioenverzekering afgesloten.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the first syllable ('pen-'). Dutch compound nouns often have stress on the first element.
Syllables
pen — Open syllable, initial syllable.. si — Open syllable.. oen — Closed syllable, contains a diphthong.. ver — Open syllable, prefix.. ze — Open syllable.. ke — Open syllable, schwa sound.. ring — Closed syllable, final syllable.
Word Parts
Vowel Nucleus Rule
Syllables are formed around vowel nuclei. Each syllable must contain a vowel sound.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters can close syllables, particularly at the end of a syllable.
Prefix/Suffix Rule
Prefixes and suffixes are generally separated into distinct syllables.
- Dutch allows for complex consonant clusters, which can sometimes lead to ambiguity, but the rules are relatively straightforward in this case.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation exist, but they generally don't affect the core syllabification.
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