uitkeringsgrondslag
Syllables
uit-ke-rings-grond-slag
Pronunciation
/œytˈkɛrɪŋsxrɔnslɑx/
Stress
00010
Morphemes
uit + kerings + grondslag
The Dutch word 'uitkeringsgrondslag' is a compound noun meaning 'benefit base'. It is syllabified as 'uit-ke-rings-grond-slag' with primary stress on 'grond'. The word is composed of the prefix 'uit-', the root 'kerings-', and the suffix 'grondslag'. Syllabification follows vowel-centered rules, avoiding diphthong splitting and maintaining consonant clusters.
Definitions
- 1
The basis for calculating benefits or payments.
Benefit base, calculation base
“De hoogte van de uitkering wordt berekend op basis van de uitkeringsgrondslag.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable 'grond'. The first three syllables are unstressed, and the final syllable is also unstressed.
Syllables
uit — Open syllable, containing a diphthong. Stressed syllable in some pronunciations, but generally unstressed in this compound.. ke — Closed syllable, short vowel sound.. rings — Closed syllable, containing a consonant cluster 'ng'.. grond — Closed syllable, primary stressed syllable.. slag — Closed syllable, final syllable.
Word Parts
uit
Dutch origin, meaning 'out' or 'from', functions as a prefix indicating a process or result.
kerings
Dutch origin, derived from 'kering' meaning 'turn' or 'payment', indicates a cyclical or regular payment.
grondslag
Dutch origin, 'grond' meaning 'ground' or 'basis', 'slag' meaning 'stroke' or 'rate', indicating the foundation or amount.
Vowel-Centered Syllables
Each syllable generally contains a vowel sound.
Avoid Diphthong Splitting
Diphthongs (like 'ui' in 'uit') are kept within a single syllable.
Consonant Cluster Handling
Consonant clusters are generally maintained within a syllable unless they are easily separable based on pronunciation.
Compound Word Syllabification
Compound words are syllabified by treating each component as a separate unit, then combining them.
- The 'ng' cluster in 'kerings' can sometimes be treated as a single unit, but 'ke-rings' is more common.
- The 'rs' cluster is a common feature of Dutch and is generally kept together.
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