werkgelegenheidsakkoord
Syllables
werk-ge-le-gen-heids-ak-koord
Pronunciation
/ˈʋɛrkɣələɣə(n)ˌɦɛitsɑˈkoːrt/
Stress
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Morphemes
ge + werk + heids
The word 'werkgelegenheidsakkoord' is a Dutch compound noun divided into seven syllables: werk-ge-le-gen-heids-ak-koord. The primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('heids'). It's formed from the roots 'werk', 'legen', and 'akkoord' with the prefix 'ge' and suffix 'heids'. Syllabification follows vowel-based division and consonant cluster rules.
Definitions
- 1
An agreement concerning employment, job creation, or labor conditions.
Employment agreement, job creation accord
“De regering sloot een werkgelegenheidsakkoord met de vakbonden.”
“Het werkgelegenheidsakkoord moet de werkloosheid terugdringen.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('heids'). The first syllable ('werk') receives some stress, but less than 'heids'.
Syllables
werk — Open syllable, containing the root of the word. Stressed, but less prominent than the final syllable.. ge — Closed syllable, containing the prefix. Unstressed.. le — Open syllable, part of the root 'legen'. Unstressed.. gen — Closed syllable, part of the root 'legen'. Unstressed.. heids — Closed syllable, containing the suffix '-heids'. Primary stressed syllable.. ak — Open syllable, containing the root 'akkoord'. Part of the stressed syllable.. koord — Closed syllable, containing the root 'akkoord'. Part of the stressed syllable.
Word Parts
Similar Words
Vowel-Based Division
Syllables are formed around vowel sounds.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are kept together within a syllable.
Penultimate Stress Rule
Primary stress falls on the second-to-last syllable.
Compound Word Rule
Compound words are divided into their constituent morphemes.
- The compound nature of the word influences syllable boundaries.
- Schwa sounds can be reduced or elided in rapid speech.
- Regional variations in the pronunciation of the 'g' sound.
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