salarisverschillen
Syllables
sa-la-ris-ver-schil-len
Pronunciation
/sa.la.rɪs.vər.ʃɪl.ən/
Stress
001010
Morphemes
ver- + salaris + -verschillen
The word 'salarisverschillen' is a compound noun divided into six syllables: sa-la-ris-ver-schil-len. Stress falls on 'schil'. Syllabification follows Dutch rules favoring open syllables and allowing closure with consonant clusters. The word is morphologically complex, consisting of a prefix, root, and suffix.
Definitions
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Differences in salary.
Salary differences
“De vakbond strijdt tegen de salarisverschillen tussen mannen en vrouwen.”
“Er zijn grote salarisverschillen binnen het bedrijf.”
ant:loongelijkheid
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable 'schil'.
Syllables
sa — Open syllable, simple vowel-consonant structure.. la — Open syllable, simple vowel-consonant structure.. ris — Closed syllable, consonant cluster -rs.. ver — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. schil — Closed syllable, consonant cluster -schil, primary stress.. len — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.
Word Parts
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Open Syllable Preference
Dutch favors open syllables (ending in a vowel) whenever possible.
Consonant Cluster Closure
Consonant clusters allow for syllable closure, as seen in 'ris' and 'schil'.
- Regional variations in the pronunciation of /r/ do not affect syllabification.
- The compound nature of the word does not introduce unusual syllabification challenges.
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