wachtgeldverplichting
Syllables
wacht-geld-ver-plicht-ing
Pronunciation
/ˈvɑxtɣɛltfərˈplɪxtɪŋ/
Stress
00100
Morphemes
wacht + geld + verplichting
The word 'wachtgeldverplichting' is a complex Dutch noun composed of a prefix, root, interfix, and suffix. It is divided into five syllables: wacht-geld-ver-plicht-ing, with primary stress on 'ver'. Syllabification follows Dutch rules of onset maximization and vowel-centric syllable structure.
Definitions
- 1
The obligation to pay waiting money (a form of unemployment benefit for specific professions).
Obligation to pay waiting allowance.
“De werkgever heeft een wachtgeldverplichting.”
“De wet regelt de wachtgeldverplichting.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the antepenultimate syllable ('ver'). The stress pattern is typical for Dutch compound nouns.
Syllables
wacht — Open syllable, initial consonant cluster 'cht' is pronounced as a single unit.. geld — Open syllable, containing the root of the word.. ver — Open syllable, containing the interfix. Primary stressed syllable.. plicht — Closed syllable, containing part of the suffix.. ing — Closed syllable, containing the final part of the suffix.
Word Parts
wacht
From 'wachten' (to wait), Germanic origin, indicates a state related to waiting.
geld
From 'geld' (money), Germanic origin, core meaning related to financial compensation.
verplichting
From 'plicht' (obligation), Germanic origin, forms a noun denoting an obligation. Includes the interfix '-ver-'
Onset Maximization
Dutch prefers to create syllables with onsets (consonant sounds at the beginning of a syllable).
Vowel-Centric Syllables
Each syllable generally contains one vowel sound.
Consonant Cluster Resolution
Consonant clusters are broken up to create valid syllables, often prioritizing onsets.
- The 'cht' cluster is a potential point of variation in pronunciation and syllabification, but the chosen division is the more common approach.
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