terugkeerprogramma
Syllables
te-rug-keer-pro-gram-ma
Pronunciation
/təˈrʏx.keːr.pro.ɣram.ma/
Stress
000100
Morphemes
terug + keer + programma
The word 'terugkeerprogramma' is a compound noun divided into six syllables: te-rug-keer-pro-gram-ma. Stress falls on 'pro'. It consists of the prefix 'terug-', the root 'keer-', and the suffix '-programma'. Syllabification follows Dutch rules favoring open syllables and allowing consonant clusters at syllable ends.
Definitions
- 1
A program designed to facilitate return (e.g., a return-to-work program, a repatriation program).
Return program
“Het bedrijf heeft een terugkeerprogramma voor oud-medewerkers.”
“De overheid investeert in een terugkeerprogramma voor vluchtelingen.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the antepenultimate syllable ('pro').
Syllables
te — Open syllable (CV), unstressed.. rug — Closed syllable (CVC), unstressed.. keer — Closed syllable (CVC), unstressed.. pro — Open syllable (CV), primary stressed.. gram — Closed syllable (CVC), unstressed.. ma — Open syllable (CV), unstressed.
Word Parts
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Open Syllable Preference
Dutch favors open syllables (CV) whenever possible.
Consonant Cluster Handling
Consonant clusters are allowed at the end of syllables (CVC).
Stress Placement
Primary stress typically falls on the antepenultimate syllable in Dutch compound nouns.
- Vowel reduction in unstressed syllables (e.g., 'e' to /ə/) is common in rapid speech.
- Weak pronunciation or elision of 'g' in certain syllables.
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