uitkeringsinstanties
Syllables
uit-ke-rings-in-stan-ties
Pronunciation
/œytˈkɛrɪŋzɪnˌstɑnsiəs/
Stress
001000
Morphemes
uit + ker + ingsinstanties
The word 'uitkeringsinstanties' is a complex Dutch noun formed by compounding. Syllabification follows rules maximizing onsets and separating vowel groups, with primary stress on 'rings'. It refers to benefit agencies and is a typical example of Dutch morphology.
Definitions
- 1
Organizations responsible for administering and distributing benefits.
Benefit agencies
“De uitkeringsinstanties hebben de aanvraag goedgekeurd.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('rings').
Syllables
uit — Open syllable, initial syllable.. ke — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. rings — Closed syllable, stressed syllable.. in — Closed syllable, nasal consonant.. stan — Closed syllable, consonant cluster onset.. ties — Closed syllable, final syllable.
Word Parts
Consonant Clusters
Consonant clusters are split to create onsets.
Vowel Groups
Vowel groups are usually separated into different syllables.
Maximizing Onsets
Dutch prefers to maximize the number of consonants in the onset of a syllable.
Compound Word Syllabification
Each component of a compound word retains its original syllabification.
- Complex compound word structure.
- French-derived suffix 'instanties'.
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