verzekeringstelling
Syllables
ver-ze-ke-ring-stel-ling
Pronunciation
/vərˈzeːkərɪŋstɛlɪŋ/
Stress
000011
Morphemes
ver- + zeker- + -eringstelling
The Dutch word 'verzekeringstelling' is divided into six syllables: ver-ze-ke-ring-stel-ling. It's a compound noun with a Germanic origin, featuring the prefixes 'ver-' and suffixes '-ing' and '-stelling'. The primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable 'stel'. Syllable division follows the principles of onset maximization and vowel peak.
Definitions
- 1
The act or process of establishing an insurance policy or arrangement.
Insurance policy establishment, insurance arrangement
“De verzekeringstelling was complex.”
“Hij besprak de verzekeringstelling met de adviseur.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable 'stel'. The stress is relatively weak but noticeable.
Syllables
ver — Open syllable, unstressed.. ze — Open syllable, unstressed.. ke — Open syllable, unstressed.. ring — Closed syllable, unstressed.. stel — Open syllable, primary stressed.. ling — Closed syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Consonant clusters (e.g., 'st') are kept together at the beginning of a syllable.
Vowel Peak
Each syllable must contain a vowel.
- The compound nature of the word requires careful consideration of morpheme boundaries.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may exist but do not affect syllable division.
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