uitkeringsinstantie
Syllables
uit-ke-rings-in-stan-tie
Pronunciation
/œytˈkɛrɪŋzɪnˌstɑnti/
Stress
001000
Morphemes
uit- + stan- + -tie
uitkeringsinstantie is a Dutch noun meaning 'benefits agency'. It's divided into six syllables with stress on 'rings'. It's a compound word formed from Germanic and French morphemes, following Dutch syllabification rules.
Definitions
- 1
An organization or institution responsible for administering and distributing benefits.
Benefits agency
“De uitkeringsinstantie heeft mijn aanvraag goedgekeurd.”
“Hij werkt bij een uitkeringsinstantie.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('rings').
Syllables
uit — Open syllable (CV).. ke — Open syllable (CV).. rings — Closed syllable (CVC), primary stress.. in — Closed syllable (VC).. stan — Open syllable (CV).. tie — Open syllable (CV).
Word Parts
Similar Words
Open Syllable Preference
Dutch favors syllables of the CV (consonant-vowel) type.
Consonant Cluster Accommodation
Consonant clusters are generally maintained within a syllable.
Morpheme Integrity
Syllable division avoids breaking up morphemes whenever possible.
- The compound nature of the word requires careful consideration of morpheme boundaries and the role of the interfix '-in-'.
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