werkgelegenheidsontwikkelingen
Syllables
werk-ge-le-gen-heids-ont-wik-ke-lin-gen
Pronunciation
/ˈvɛrkɣələɣənhɛitsɔntˈʋɪkələŋən/
Stress
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Morphemes
ge- + werk + -gelegenheidsontwikkelingen
The word 'werkgelegenheidsontwikkelingen' is a complex Dutch noun divided into ten syllables. It features a mix of open and closed syllables, with primary stress on the antepenultimate syllable. Its morphemic structure reveals a combination of Germanic prefixes, roots, and suffixes. Syllabification follows standard Dutch rules, accommodating consonant clusters typical of the language.
Definitions
- 1
Developments in employment; changes in the job market.
Employment developments
“De recente werkgelegenheidsontwikkelingen zijn positief.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the antepenultimate syllable ('ke').
Syllables
werk — Open syllable, initial syllable.. ge — Open syllable, prefix.. le — Open syllable.. gen — Closed syllable.. heids — Closed syllable, suffix.. ont — Closed syllable, part of verb stem.. wik — Closed syllable, part of verb stem.. ke — Open syllable, stressed syllable.. lin — Closed syllable, suffix.. gen — Closed syllable, plural marker.
Word Parts
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Vowel Rule
Syllables generally end in a vowel.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are allowed at the end of syllables, especially in compound words.
Stress Rule
Stress typically falls on the antepenultimate syllable in Dutch.
- Complex consonant clusters common in Dutch.
- Regional variations in the pronunciation of /ɣ/ (can be /x/).
- The word is a compound noun, influencing syllable structure.
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