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werkgelegenheidseffect

Complete linguistic analysis including syllable division, pronunciation, morphology, and definitions.

8 syllables
22 characters
Dutch
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8syllables

werkgelegenheidsefect

Linguistic Analysis

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

noun
  1. 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

8
werk/ʋɛrk/
ge/ɣə/
le/lə/
gen/ɣən/
heid/ɦɛit/
se/sə/
fec/fɛk/
t/t/

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.

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.
Analysis by gemma3:27b · 6/8/2025

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