werkgelegenheidsplan
Syllables
werk-ge-le-gen-heids-plan
Pronunciation
/ˈvɛrkɣələɣə(n)heidsplɑn/
Stress
100010
Morphemes
ge- + werk, legen, plan + -heids
The word 'werkgelegenheidsplan' is a compound noun syllabified into 'werk-ge-le-gen-heids-plan'. It consists of Germanic roots and suffixes, with primary stress on the first and last syllables. Syllabification follows Dutch rules of onset maximization, vowel peak principle, and consonant cluster resolution.
Definitions
- 1
A plan for creating employment opportunities.
Employment plan, job creation plan
“De gemeente heeft een nieuw werkgelegenheidsplan aangekondigd.”
“Het werkgelegenheidsplan richt zich op jongeren.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the first syllable ('werk') and the last syllable ('plan').
Syllables
werk — Closed syllable, stressed.. ge — Open syllable, unstressed.. le — Open syllable, unstressed.. gen — Closed syllable, unstressed.. heids — Closed syllable, unstressed.. plan — Closed syllable, stressed.
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Dutch prefers to maximize the number of consonants in the onset of a syllable.
Vowel Peak Principle
Each syllable must have a vowel peak.
Consonant Cluster Resolution
Consonant clusters are broken up according to sonority hierarchy.
Compound Word Syllabification
Compound words are generally syllabified as if they were separate words joined together.
- Regional variations in the pronunciation of the 'g' sound (/ɣ/ or /x/).
- Potential reduction or elision of the schwa sound /ə/ in rapid speech.
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