traktementsverhogingen
Syllables
tra-ktements-ver-ho-gin-gen
Pronunciation
/ˈtrɑktɛmɛnts fərˈhoːɣɪŋə(n)/
Stress
000100
Morphemes
ver- + traktement + -sverhogingenen
The word 'traktementsverhogingen' is a complex Dutch noun meaning 'treatment increases'. It is divided into six syllables: tra-ktements-ver-ho-gin-gen, with primary stress on the penultimate syllable. It's formed through compounding and derivation, with French and Germanic roots and suffixes. Syllable division follows onset maximization and sonority sequencing principles.
Definitions
- 1
Increases in treatment, pay, or salary.
Treatment increases, pay raises
“De vakbond eist traktementsverhogingen.”
“De regering kondigde traktementsverhogingen aan voor ambtenaren.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable 'ho'.
Syllables
tra — Open syllable, onset cluster 'tr'. ktements — Closed syllable, complex onset 'kt', French-derived ending. ver — Open syllable, prefix. ho — Open syllable, stressed. gin — Closed syllable. gen — Open syllable, plural marker
Word Parts
Onset Maximization
Dutch tends to maximize onsets, keeping consonant clusters like 'tr' together.
Sonority Sequencing Principle
Syllables follow a sonority hierarchy, influencing consonant cluster breakdown.
Vowel Centering
Each syllable typically contains a vowel.
- The 'ments' ending is a common French loanword feature.
- The final '-en' is often reduced in pronunciation but remains orthographically present.
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