werkgelegenheidsafspraak
Syllables
werk-ge-le-gen-heids-af-spraak
Pronunciation
/ˈʋɛrkɣələɣə(n)ˌhɛitsəfˈspraːk/
Stress
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Morphemes
werk + gelegen + heid-s-af
The word 'werkgelegenheidsafspraak' is a compound noun syllabified according to Dutch rules prioritizing open syllables and consonant cluster preservation. Stress falls on the penultimate syllable '-heid'. It consists of the morphemes 'werk-', 'gelegen-', '-heid', '-s-', 'af-', and 'spraak', originating from Germanic roots and suffixes.
Definitions
- 1
A scheduled appointment or agreement related to employment.
Job appointment, employment agreement
“Ik heb een werkgelegenheidsafspraak volgende week.”
“De werkgelegenheidsafspraak verliep goed.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable '-heid', following Dutch stress rules.
Syllables
werk — Closed syllable, initial consonant cluster.. ge — Open syllable, schwa vowel.. le — Open syllable, schwa vowel.. gen — Closed syllable, nasal vowel.. heids — Stressed syllable, closed syllable.. af — Open syllable, prefix.. spraak — Closed syllable, final consonant cluster.
Word Parts
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Open Syllable Preference
Dutch favors syllables ending in vowels, maximizing open syllables.
Consonant Cluster Preservation
Consonant clusters are generally kept together within a syllable.
Compound Word Syllabification
Compound words are syllabified as if they were separate words joined together.
- Variation in the pronunciation of the 'g' sound (fricative vs. stop).
- Potential reduction or elision of schwa sounds (/ə/) in rapid speech.
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