werkeloosheidsuitkeringen
Syllables
wer-ke-loos-heids-uit-ke-rin-gen
Pronunciation
/ˈʋɛr.kə.loːs.hɛi̯ts.œyt.kə.rɪŋ.ən/
Stress
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Morphemes
werk + loos + heidsuitkeringen
The word 'werkeloosheidsuitkeringen' is a complex Dutch noun meaning 'unemployment benefits'. It is divided into eight syllables based on vowel sounds and permissible consonant clusters. The primary stress falls on the 'uit' syllable. The word is formed from multiple Germanic morphemes, including 'werk' (work), 'loos' (without), and various suffixes. Syllabification follows standard Dutch phonological rules.
Definitions
- 1
Unemployment benefits; financial assistance provided to individuals who are unemployed.
Unemployment benefits
“Hij ontvangt werkeloosheidsuitkeringen sinds hij ontslagen is.”
“De werkeloosheidsuitkeringen worden gefinancierd door de overheid.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the antepenultimate syllable 'uit'.
Syllables
wer — Open syllable, onset 'w', rime 'er'. ke — Open syllable, onset 'k', rime 'e'. loos — Open syllable, onset 'l', rime 'oos'. heids — Syllable containing a diphthong, onset 'h', rime 'eits'. uit — Open syllable, onset 'œ', rime 'it', primary stress. ke — Open syllable, onset 'k', rime 'e'. rin — Open syllable, onset 'r', rime 'in'. gen — Open syllable, onset 'g', rime 'en'
Word Parts
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Sonority Sequencing Principle
Syllables are formed around a sonority peak (vowel).
Avoidance of Illegal Syllable Structures
Dutch avoids syllables starting with consonant clusters that are not permitted.
Diphthong Integrity
Diphthongs are treated as a single vowel sound within a syllable.
Consonant Cluster Resolution
Consonant clusters are broken up according to permissible onsets and codas.
- Schwa reduction is common in unstressed syllables but doesn't affect the core syllabification.
- The word is a complex compound, typical of Dutch.
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