werkgelegenheidsbeleid
Syllables
werk-ge-le-gen-heids-be-leid
Pronunciation
/ˈʋɛrkɣələɣə(n)ˌɦɛitsbəˈlɛit/
Stress
0001001
Morphemes
ge- + werk + heids
The word 'werkgelegenheidsbeleid' is a Dutch compound noun meaning 'employment policy'. It is syllabified as werk-ge-le-gen-heids-be-leid, with primary stress on the penultimate syllable ('heids'). The word is composed of Germanic roots, prefixes, and suffixes, and its syllabification follows standard Dutch rules prioritizing vowel sounds and avoiding digraph splitting.
Definitions
- 1
Employment policy; the set of principles and procedures governing employment practices.
Employment policy
“Het nieuwe werkgelegenheidsbeleid moet de werkloosheid terugdringen.”
“De vakbonden zijn kritisch over het werkgelegenheidsbeleid van de regering.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('heids').
Syllables
werk — Open syllable, containing a short vowel and a voiced velar fricative.. ge — Open syllable, containing a schwa and a voiced velar fricative. Functions as a prefix.. le — Open syllable, containing a schwa and a voiced velar fricative.. gen — Closed syllable, containing a schwa and a nasalized vowel.. heids — Closed syllable, stressed syllable, containing a diphthong and a voiceless fricative.. be — Open syllable, containing a schwa.. leid — Closed syllable, containing a short vowel and a voiceless fricative.
Word Parts
Vowel-based division
Syllables are formed around vowel sounds.
Avoid digraph splitting
Digraphs like 'ei' are kept together within a syllable.
Prefix/Suffix separation
Prefixes and suffixes are generally treated as separate syllables.
- Compound word structure requires careful consideration.
- Vowel reduction in unstressed syllables is possible.
- Regional variations in the pronunciation of the 'g' sound.
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