verlofspaarregeling
Syllables
ver-lof-spaar-re-ge-ling
Pronunciation
/vərˈloːf.spaːr.reː.ɣə.lɪŋ/
Stress
001000
Morphemes
ver- + lof + -spaar-re-ge-ling
The word 'verlofspaarregeling' is a Dutch compound noun divided into six syllables: ver-lof-spaar-re-ge-ling. Primary stress falls on 'spaar'. It's formed from the prefix 'ver-', roots 'lof' and 'spaar-regel', and the nominalizing suffix '-ing'. Syllabification follows Dutch rules favoring open syllables and avoiding breaking consonant clusters.
Definitions
- 1
A scheme or arrangement for saving holiday allowance.
Holiday savings scheme
“De firma biedt een verlofspaarregeling aan haar werknemers.”
“Hij maakt gebruik van de verlofspaarregeling om een reis te boeken.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable, 'spaar'. Dutch stress generally falls on the penultimate syllable, but compound words often have stress on an earlier syllable, particularly the root of the first element.
Syllables
ver — Open syllable, unstressed.. lof — Open syllable, unstressed.. spaar — Open syllable, primary stressed.. re — Open syllable, unstressed.. ge — Open syllable, unstressed.. ling — Closed syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
Open Syllable Preference
Dutch favors open syllables (CV structure) whenever possible. This is applied throughout the word.
Avoid Breaking Consonant Clusters
Consonant clusters like 'sp' are generally kept together within a syllable.
- Compound word stress can be somewhat flexible, but the given pattern is the most common.
- The 'g' at the end of 'regeling' is a velar fricative /ɣ/.
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