werkgelegenheidsefect
Syllables
werk-ge-le-gen-heid-se-fec-t
Pronunciation
/ˈʋɛrkɣələɣənɦɛitsefɛkt/
Stress
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Morphemes
ge- + werk + -gelegenheidseffect
The word 'werkgelegenheidseffect' is a complex Dutch noun formed from Germanic roots and borrowed elements. It is divided into eight syllables, with primary stress on the penultimate syllable ('heid'). Syllabification follows standard Dutch rules based on vowel nuclei and consonant cluster maintenance.
Definitions
- 1
The effect on employment levels; the impact on the number of people employed.
Employment effect
“Het beleid had een positief werkgelegenheidseffect.”
“De investeringen leidden tot een aanzienlijk werkgelegenheidseffect.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('heid').
Syllables
werk — Open syllable, containing the root of the word.. ge — Open syllable, prefix.. le — Open syllable, part of the compound.. gen — Closed syllable, part of the compound.. heid — Closed syllable, suffix.. se — Open syllable, connecting element.. fec — Closed syllable, part of the borrowed element.. t — Closed syllable, final consonant.
Word Parts
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Vowel Nucleus Rule
Syllables are formed around vowel nuclei. Each syllable must contain a vowel sound.
Consonant Cluster Maintenance
Consonant clusters are generally maintained within a syllable unless they are easily separable.
Single Consonant Syllable
Single consonants can form a syllable, especially at the end of a word.
- Dutch allows for complex consonant clusters.
- The 'gelegenheid' portion is a common compound element.
- Regional variations in the pronunciation of the 'g' sound do not affect syllabification.
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