rijksarbeidsbureau
Syllables
rijks-ar-beids-bu-reau
Pronunciation
/rɛiksɑrˈbɛitsbʏroː/
Stress
00100
Morphemes
rijks + arbeid + bureau
The word 'rijksarbeidsbureau' is a compound noun divided into five syllables: rijks-ar-beids-bu-reau. The primary stress falls on the third syllable ('beids'). The syllabification follows Dutch rules of maximizing onsets and dividing around vowels, considering the morphemic structure and the 'eu' diphthong.
Definitions
- 1
A national employment agency or public employment service.
National Labour Office / Public Employment Agency
“Hij solliciteerde via het riijksarbeidsbureau.”
“Het riijksarbeidsbureau biedt hulp bij het vinden van een baan.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('beids').
Syllables
rijks — Closed syllable, initial consonant cluster.. ar — Open syllable, simple onset.. beids — Closed syllable, stressed syllable.. bu — Open syllable, simple onset.. reau — Closed syllable, final vowel.
Word Parts
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Maximizing Onsets
Dutch syllabification aims to create syllables with maximal onsets (consonant clusters at the beginning of a syllable).
Vowel-Consonant Division
Syllables are generally divided around vowels, with each vowel forming the nucleus of a syllable.
- The 'eu' diphthong is a characteristic feature of Dutch pronunciation.
- The compound nature of the word requires careful consideration of morphemic boundaries.
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