socialezekerheidsstelsel
Syllables
so-ci-a-le-ze-ker-heids-stel-sel
Pronunciation
/soː.siˈaː.lə.zə.kər.ɦɛi̯ts.stɛl.səl/
Stress
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Morphemes
sociale- + zekerheid- + -stelsel
The word 'socialezekerheidsstelsel' is a complex Dutch compound noun. It is syllabified into nine syllables, with primary stress on 'heids'. The syllabification follows Dutch rules of maximizing onsets and ending syllables with a vowel or consonant. The word consists of a Latin-derived prefix, a Germanic root, and a Germanic suffix.
Definitions
- 1
The system of social security.
Social security system
“Het Nederlandse socialezekerheidsstelsel is uitgebreid.”
“Er zijn plannen om het socialezekerheidsstelsel te hervormen.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the antepenultimate syllable 'heids'. The stress pattern is typical for Dutch compound nouns.
Syllables
so — Open syllable, initial syllable.. ci — Closed syllable.. a — Open syllable.. le — Closed syllable.. ze — Open syllable.. ker — Closed syllable.. heids — Closed syllable, primary stress.. stel — Closed syllable.. sel — Closed syllable, final syllable.
Word Parts
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Maximize Onsets
Dutch syllabification aims to create syllables with consonant onsets whenever possible.
Vowel/Consonant Ending
Syllables typically end in a vowel or a consonant sound.
- Dutch allows for complex consonant clusters, but these are generally handled by maximizing onsets.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may exist, but do not affect syllable division.
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