uitkeringsinstelling
Syllables
uit-ke-rings-in-stel-ling
Pronunciation
/œytˈkɛrɪŋsɪn.stɛlɪŋ/
Stress
000010
Morphemes
uit + keringsinstelling
The word 'uitkeringsinstelling' is a Dutch compound noun divided into six syllables: uit-ke-rings-in-stel-ling. It consists of the prefix 'uit-', the root 'keringsinstelling', and exhibits penultimate stress. Syllabification follows Dutch rules prioritizing open syllables and preserving common consonant clusters.
Definitions
- 1
An institution responsible for administering and paying out benefits.
Benefit payment agency/institution
“De uitkeringsinstelling heeft mijn aanvraag goedgekeurd.”
“Hij werkt bij een uitkeringsinstelling.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fifth syllable, 'stel', which is the penultimate syllable. This is typical for Dutch words of this length and structure.
Syllables
uit — Open syllable, containing a diphthong. Unstressed.. ke — Open syllable, part of the root 'kerings'. Unstressed.. rings — Closed syllable, part of the root 'kerings'. Unstressed.. in — Open syllable, beginning of the root 'instelling'. Unstressed.. stel — Closed syllable, part of the root 'instelling'. Stressed.. ling — Closed syllable, completing the root 'instelling'. Unstressed.
Word Parts
Open Syllable Preference
Dutch favors creating open syllables whenever possible, influencing divisions like 'ke-rings'.
Consonant Cluster Preservation
Common consonant clusters (e.g., 'st' in 'instelling') are generally not broken up.
Vowel Grouping
Vowel groups are typically kept together within a syllable (e.g., 'ui' in 'uit-').
Penultimate Stress
Words of this length and structure generally receive stress on the penultimate syllable.
- The compound nature of the word requires careful consideration of morphemic boundaries.
- The 'uit-' prefix is consistently a separate syllable.
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