werkgelegenheidsmaatregel
Syllables
werk-ge-le-gen-heids-maat-re-gel
Pronunciation
/ˈvɛrkɣələɣə(n)heidsmaːtrəɣəl/
Stress
10000100
Morphemes
werk + legen + heidsmaatregel
The word 'werkgelegenheidsmaatregel' is a complex Dutch noun divided into eight syllables based on vowel sounds and consonant clusters. The primary stress falls on the 'maat' syllable. It's a compound word formed from several morphemes related to work, employment, and measures.
Definitions
- 1
A measure or policy aimed at creating or maintaining employment.
Employment measure
“De overheid heeft een nieuwe werkgelegenheidsmaatregel aangekondigd.”
“Deze werkgelegenheidsmaatregel is bedoeld om de jeugdwerkloosheid te bestrijden.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the 'maat' syllable (syllable 6). The stress pattern is relatively weak, but noticeable.
Syllables
werk — Open syllable, stressed.. ge — Open syllable, unstressed.. le — Open syllable, unstressed.. gen — Open syllable, unstressed.. heids — Closed syllable, unstressed.. maat — Closed syllable, primary stressed.. re — Open syllable, unstressed.. gel — Closed syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Based Division
Syllables are formed around vowel sounds.
Consonant Cluster Handling
Consonant clusters are split based on sonority.
Compound Word Syllabification
Each component of a compound word is generally syllabified separately.
- The 'g' in 'gelegen' can sometimes be considered part of the following syllable, but separating it maintains clarity.
- Regional variations in the pronunciation of the 'g' sound do not affect syllabification.
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