verzekeringsbedrijf
Syllables
ver-ze-ke-rings-be-drijf
Pronunciation
/vərˈzeːkərɪŋz.bəˈdrɛif/
Stress
000101
Morphemes
ver- + zeker- + -ings-
The word 'verzekeringsbedrijf' is a compound noun divided into six syllables: ver-ze-ke-rings-be-drijf. The primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('rings'). It is morphologically composed of the prefix 'ver-', the root 'zeker-', and the suffix '-ings-', followed by the root 'bedrijf'. Syllabification follows Dutch rules favoring open syllables and avoiding breaking up consonant clusters.
Definitions
- 1
A company that provides insurance.
Insurance company
“Het verzekeringsbedrijf heeft mijn schade vergoed.”
“Hij werkt bij een groot verzekeringsbedrijf.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('rings'), and secondary stress on the last syllable ('drijf').
Syllables
ver — Open syllable, unstressed.. ze — Open syllable, unstressed.. ke — Open syllable, unstressed.. rings — Closed syllable, primary stressed.. be — Open syllable, unstressed.. drijf — Closed syllable, secondary stressed.
Word Parts
Open Syllable Preference
Dutch favors syllables ending in vowels.
Consonant Cluster Avoidance
Consonant clusters are generally not broken up.
Penultimate Stress
Primary stress falls on the second-to-last syllable.
- The 'sch' sound does not affect syllable division in this word.
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