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werkgelegenheidsmaatregel

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

8 syllables
25 characters
Dutch
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8syllables

werkgelegenheidsmaatregel

Linguistic Analysis

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

noun
  1. 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

8
werk/vɛrk/
ge/ɣə/
le/ləɣ/
gen/ɣən/
heids/heids/
maat/maːt/
re/rə/
gel/ɣəl/

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.

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.
Analysis by gemma3:27b · 6/6/2025

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