pensioenverzekeringen
Syllables
pen-si-oen-ver-ze-ke-rin-gen
Pronunciation
/pɛnˈsiu̯ənfərˌzeːkərɪŋən/
Stress
00010000
Morphemes
ver- + pensioen/zeker + -ingen
The word 'pensioenverzekeringen' is divided into eight syllables based on Dutch syllabification rules, primarily focusing on open syllables and vowel-consonant boundaries. The primary stress falls on the antepenultimate syllable. The word is a compound noun formed from Germanic and Latin roots, with a prefix and a nominalizing suffix.
Definitions
- 1
Pension insurances; insurance policies that provide income during retirement.
Pension insurances
“Hij heeft verschillende pensioenverzekeringen afgesloten.”
“De pensioenverzekeringen worden beheerd door een professioneel fonds.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the antepenultimate syllable ('ke' in 'ver-ze-ke-rin-gen').
Syllables
pen — Open syllable, vowel followed by a consonant.. si — Open syllable, vowel followed by a consonant.. oen — Open syllable, diphthong followed by a consonant.. ver — Open syllable, vowel followed by a consonant.. ze — Open syllable, vowel followed by a consonant.. ke — Open syllable, vowel followed by a consonant.. rin — Open syllable, vowel followed by a consonant.. gen — Open syllable, vowel followed by a consonant.
Word Parts
Open Syllable Rule
Syllables generally end in a vowel. Consonant clusters are resolved within a syllable.
Vowel-Consonant Rule
A vowel followed by a consonant typically forms a syllable boundary.
- Dutch allows for complex consonant clusters, but these are generally resolved within a syllable. The 'ver-' prefix is a common element and doesn't present a syllabification challenge.
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