verzekeringsplaatje
Syllables
ver-ze-ke-rings-plaat-je
Pronunciation
/vərˈzeːkərɪŋz.plaːt.jə/
Stress
000100
Morphemes
ver- + zeker- + -ingsplaatje
The word 'verzekeringsplaatje' is a compound noun divided into six syllables: ver-ze-ke-rings-plaat-je. Primary stress falls on 'rings'. The syllabification follows Dutch rules prioritizing open syllables and preserving consonant clusters. It consists of the prefix 'ver-', root 'zeker-', and suffixes '-ingsplaatje'.
Definitions
- 1
A small plate, often a sticker or tag, indicating insurance coverage (typically for a vehicle).
Insurance plate
“Het verzekeringsplaatje zat op de voorruit.”
“Controleer of het verzekeringsplaatje nog geldig is.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('rings').
Syllables
ver — Open syllable, unstressed.. ze — Open syllable, unstressed.. ke — Open syllable, unstressed.. rings — Closed syllable, primary stressed.. plaat — Open syllable, unstressed.. je — Open syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
Open Syllable Preference
Dutch favors creating open syllables whenever possible, leading to divisions like 'ver-ze-ke'.
Consonant Cluster Preservation
Consonant clusters like 'rs' are generally kept together unless exceptionally difficult to pronounce.
Vowel Grouping
Diphthongs like 'ij' are treated as single vowel sounds within a syllable.
Penultimate Stress
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable in most Dutch words.
- The 'ij' diphthong is always treated as a single syllable unit.
- The 'rs' cluster is a common occurrence and is generally not split.
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