werkgelegenheidpolitiek
Syllables
werk-ge-le-gen-heid-po-li-tie-k
Pronunciation
/ˈvɛrkɣələɣənɦɛitspɔlitik/
Stress
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Morphemes
ge- + werk + -gelegenheidspolitiek
The word 'werkgelegenheidspolitiek' is syllabified based on Dutch rules prioritizing vowel-ending syllables and breaking consonant clusters. Primary stress falls on the antepenultimate syllable. It's a complex noun derived from Germanic and Greek/French roots, referring to employment policy.
Definitions
- 1
The set of government actions aimed at influencing the level of employment in a country.
Employment policy
“De regering heeft een nieuw beleid voor werkgelegenheidspolitiek aangekondigd.”
“Werkgelegenheidspolitiek is een belangrijk onderwerp in de politiek.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the antepenultimate syllable ('tie' in 'politiek').
Syllables
werk — Open syllable, initial syllable.. ge — Open syllable, prefix.. le — Open syllable.. gen — Closed syllable, consonant cluster.. heid — Closed syllable, consonant cluster.. po — Open syllable.. li — Open syllable.. tie — Open syllable.. k — Closed syllable, final syllable.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Ending Syllables
Dutch favors syllables ending in vowels.
Consonant Cluster Breaking
Consonant clusters are often broken after the first consonant if a vowel follows.
Single Consonant Syllables
A single consonant can form a syllable, especially at the end of a word.
- The pronunciation of /ɣ/ can vary regionally, potentially affecting syllable boundaries slightly.
- Complex consonant clusters require careful consideration.
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