werkgelegenheidsafspraken
Syllables
werk-ge-le-gen-heids-af-spra-ken
Pronunciation
/ˈvɛrkɣələɣə(n)ˌhɛitsˈaːfspraːkə(n)/
Stress
00010000
Morphemes
ge + werk + heids
The word 'werkgelegenheidsafspraken' is a complex Dutch noun formed by compounding several morphemes. Syllabification follows Dutch rules prioritizing open syllables and separating prefixes/suffixes. Stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('heids').
Definitions
- 1
Employment agreements; contracts related to work and employment conditions.
Employment agreements
“De werkgelegenheidsafspraken werden door beide partijen ondertekend.”
“We moeten de werkgelegenheidsafspraken zorgvuldig naleven.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable, 'heids'.
Syllables
werk — Open syllable, initial syllable.. ge — Closed syllable, prefix.. le — Open syllable, part of the root.. gen — Closed syllable, part of the root.. heids — Closed syllable, suffix, stressed syllable.. af — Open syllable, prefix.. spra — Open syllable, part of the root.. ken — Closed syllable, part of the root.
Word Parts
Similar Words
Open Syllable Preference
Dutch favors open syllables (CV) over closed syllables (CVC).
Consonant Cluster Resolution
Consonant clusters are broken up to create open syllables.
Prefix/Suffix Separation
Prefixes and suffixes are generally separated into their own syllables.
- The pronunciation of /g/ can vary regionally.
- Schwa sounds (/ə/) can be reduced or elided in rapid speech.
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