salarisachterstand
Syllables
sa-la-ris-ach-ter-stand
Pronunciation
/sa.la.rɪs.ɑx.tər.stɑnt/
Stress
001001
Morphemes
achter- + salaris + -stand
The Dutch noun *salarisachterstand* ('wage arrears') is syllabified as sa-la-ris-ach-ter-stand, with primary stress on 'ris'. It's a compound word derived from Latin and Middle Dutch, following typical Dutch phonological rules for open syllables and stress placement.
Definitions
- 1
The amount of salary or wages that are owed but have not yet been paid.
Wage arrears, salary arrears
“De werknemers eisten de betaling van hun salarisachterstand.”
“Het bedrijf had een grote salarisachterstand opgebouwd.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the 'ris' syllable (3rd syllable). The final syllable 'stand' receives secondary stress.
Syllables
sa — Open syllable, initial syllable.. la — Open syllable, unstressed.. ris — Closed syllable, primary stressed syllable.. ach — Open syllable, unstressed.. ter — Open syllable, unstressed.. stand — Closed syllable, secondary stressed syllable.
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Vowel Peak
Each syllable contains a vowel sound.
Consonant Clusters
Consonant clusters are split around the vowel peak.
Compound Word Syllabification
Compound words are syllabified based on the individual morphemes.
Stress Placement
Stress generally falls on the penultimate syllable, but can be influenced by morphemic boundaries.
- The 'ch' sound /x/ does not affect syllable division.
- The compound nature of the word requires careful consideration of morphemic boundaries.
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