werkgelegenheidsgaranties
Syllables
werk-ge-le-gen-heids-ga-ran-ties
Pronunciation
/ˈʋɛrkɣələɣə(n)ˌɦɛitsɣaˈrantis/
Stress
10000100
Morphemes
ge + werk + gelegenheidsgaranties
The word 'werkgelegenheidsgaranties' is a complex Dutch noun formed from multiple morphemes. Syllabification follows vowel-based rules, avoiding digraph splitting. Primary stress falls on 'werk'. The word signifies 'employment guarantees' and is a common term in Dutch socio-economic discourse.
Definitions
- 1
Assurances of job availability; employment guarantees.
Employment guarantees
“De regering beloofde werkgelegenheidsgaranties.”
“De vakbond eist werkgelegenheidsgaranties.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the first syllable ('werk'). A secondary stress may occur on 'ga'.
Syllables
werk — Open syllable, stressed, containing a short vowel.. ge — Closed syllable, unstressed, containing a schwa.. le — Open syllable, unstressed, containing a schwa.. gen — Closed syllable, unstressed, containing a schwa.. heids — Closed syllable, unstressed, containing a diphthong.. ga — Open syllable, secondary stress, containing a short vowel.. ran — Open syllable, unstressed, containing a short vowel.. ties — Closed syllable, unstressed, containing a short vowel.
Word Parts
Similar Words
Vowel-Based Division
Syllables are formed around vowel sounds.
Avoid Digraph Splitting
Digraphs like 'ge' are kept together within a syllable.
Compound Word Syllabification
Each component of a compound word retains its original syllabification.
- Vowel reduction in unstressed syllables (e.g., 'e' to schwa /ə/).
- Potential for slight regional variations in vowel pronunciation.
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