verzekeringssystemen
Syllables
ver-ze-ke-rings-sys-te-men
Pronunciation
/vərˈzeːkərɪŋsˌsɪsteːmə(n)/
Stress
0010001
Morphemes
ver- + zeker- + -ingssystemen
The word 'verzekeringssystemen' is a complex Dutch noun composed of a prefix, root, and multiple suffixes. It is divided into seven syllables with primary stress on the antepenultimate syllable. Syllabification follows the vowel nucleus rule and allows for consonant clusters within syllables. The 'ng' cluster is treated as a single unit, and the final 'n' can be reduced in speech.
Definitions
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Systems related to insurance.
insurance systems
“De overheid evalueert de huidige verzekeringssystemen.”
“Verzekeringssystemen verschillen per land.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the antepenultimate syllable ('rings').
Syllables
ver — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. ze — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. ke — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. rings — Closed syllable, vowel followed by 'ng' cluster.. sys — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. te — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. men — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant. Final 'n' can be reduced.
Word Parts
Vowel Nucleus Rule
Syllables are formed around vowel nuclei. Each syllable must contain at least one vowel sound.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters can be part of a syllable if they follow a vowel.
- The 'ng' cluster is treated as a single unit within the syllable.
- The final 'n' in 'men' can be reduced or elided in rapid speech.
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