representatiølage
Syllables
re-pre-sen-ta-ti-ø-la-ge
Pronunciation
/rɛ.prɛ.zɛn.ta.ti.ø.ˈlaː.ɣə/
Stress
01001010
Morphemes
re- + presentatie- + -toelage
The Dutch word 'representatietoelage' is a complex noun meaning 'representation allowance'. It is divided into eight syllables (re-pre-sen-ta-ti-ø-la-ge) with primary stress on the penultimate syllable ('ti'). The word is morphologically composed of the prefix 're-', the root 'presentatie-', and the suffix '-toelage'. Syllabification follows standard Dutch rules prioritizing vowel sounds and avoiding splitting consonant clusters.
Definitions
- 1
An allowance or supplement provided for representation expenses.
Representation allowance
“De werknemer ontving een representatietoelage voor het bijwonen van de conferentie.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('ti').
Syllables
re — Open syllable, initial consonant.. pre — Closed syllable, consonant cluster.. sen — Closed syllable.. ta — Open syllable.. ti — Closed syllable, potential vowel reduction.. ø — Open syllable, rounded front vowel.. la — Open syllable, long vowel.. ge — Open syllable, velar fricative.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Initial Syllable
Syllables starting with a vowel are separated.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are generally kept together.
Vowel-Consonant Syllable
Syllables ending in a consonant are closed.
Penultimate Stress
Dutch generally stresses the penultimate syllable.
- The length of the word and compounding nature.
- Potential vowel reduction in the 'ti' syllable in some dialects.
- Pronunciation of the 'g' can vary regionally.
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