uitkeringsinstituut
Syllables
uit-ke-rings-in-sti-tuut
Pronunciation
/œytˈkɛrɪŋzɪnstiˈtyt/
Stress
010011
Morphemes
uit + kerings + instituut
The Dutch word 'uitkeringsinstituut' is a compound noun meaning 'benefit agency'. It is syllabified as 'uit-ke-rings-in-sti-tuut' with primary stress on the second syllable ('ke'). The word consists of a prefix ('uit'), a root ('kerings'), and another root ('instituut' - Latin origin). Syllabification follows vowel-based division and consonant cluster preservation rules.
Definitions
- 1
An organization or institution responsible for administering and disbursing benefits.
Benefit agency
“Het uitkeringsinstituut heeft mijn aanvraag goedgekeurd.”
“Zij werkt bij het uitkeringsinstituut.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('ke'). The penultimate syllable ('sti') also receives some secondary stress due to the compound structure.
Syllables
uit — Open syllable, containing a diphthong. Initial syllable.. ke — Open syllable, stressed.. rings — Closed syllable, containing the 'ng' cluster.. in — Closed syllable.. sti — Open syllable.. tuut — Closed syllable, final syllable.
Word Parts
Vowel-Based Division
Syllables are generally formed around vowel sounds.
Consonant Cluster Preservation
Consonant clusters are kept together within a syllable whenever possible.
Compound Word Syllabification
Each component of a compound word is syllabified separately.
- The 'ui' diphthong is treated as a single vowel sound.
- The 'ng' cluster is treated as a single unit.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may occur.
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