werkgelegenheidsfonds
Syllables
werk-ge-le-gen-heids-fonds
Pronunciation
/ˈʋɛrkɣələɣə(n)heidsfɔns/
Stress
100001
Morphemes
werk + gelegenheid + fonds
The word 'werkgelegenheidsfonds' is a Dutch compound noun meaning 'employment fund'. It is syllabified as werk-ge-le-gen-heids-fonds, with primary stress on the first and last syllables. It consists of the prefix 'werk', the root 'gelegenheid', and the suffix 'fonds'. Syllabification follows vowel peak and consonant cluster rules.
Definitions
- 1
A fund dedicated to creating or supporting employment opportunities.
Employment fund, job creation fund
“Het werkgelegenheidsfonds investeert in nieuwe projecten.”
“De gemeente heeft een werkgelegenheidsfonds opgericht.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the first syllable ('werk') and the last syllable ('fonds').
Syllables
werk — Open syllable, stressed.. ge — Open syllable, unstressed.. le — Open syllable, unstressed.. gen — Closed syllable, unstressed.. heids — Closed syllable, unstressed.. fonds — Closed syllable, stressed.
Word Parts
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Vowel Peak Rule
Each syllable contains a vowel sound.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are kept together within a syllable.
Penultimate Stress Rule
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable in compound nouns.
- Regional variations in the pronunciation of the 'g' sound (/ɣ/ or /x/).
- Possible reduction or omission of the schwa sound (ə) in 'gelegenheid' in faster speech.
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