verzekeringsgroepen
Syllables
ver-ze-ke-rings-groep-en
Pronunciation
/vərˈzeːkərɪŋxsɣruːpən/
Stress
000100
Morphemes
ver- + zeker- + -ingsgroepen
The word 'verzekeringsgroepen' is a compound noun divided into six syllables: ver-ze-ke-rings-groep-en. The primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('rings'). The word is morphologically complex, consisting of a prefix, root, and multiple suffixes. Syllabification follows standard Dutch rules, prioritizing vowel sounds and preserving diphthongs and consonant clusters.
Definitions
- 1
Insurance groups; groups of insurance companies or policies.
Insurance groups
“De verzekeringsgroepen hebben de premies verhoogd.”
“Er zijn verschillende verzekeringsgroepen actief in Nederland.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable, 'rings', following the penultimate stress rule in Dutch.
Syllables
ver — Open syllable, containing a schwa vowel.. ze — Open syllable, containing a long 'e' vowel.. ke — Open syllable, containing a schwa vowel.. rings — Closed syllable, containing a short 'i' vowel and a final 's' consonant. Stressed syllable.. groep — Open syllable, containing a long 'u' vowel.. en — Open syllable, containing a schwa vowel.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Based Division
Syllables are generally formed around vowel sounds.
Diphthong Preservation
Diphthongs are not split across syllables.
Consonant Cluster Handling
Consonant clusters are often maintained within a syllable.
Penultimate Stress
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable.
- The 'ng' cluster in '-rings-' is treated as a single unit.
- The 'rs' cluster is also common and remains within the syllable.
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