werkgeversvereniging
Syllables
werk-ge-vers-ver-e-ni-ging
Pronunciation
/ˈvɛrkɣəvərsfərˈeːnɪɣɪŋ/
Stress
0001001
Morphemes
werk + gevers + vereniging
The word 'werkgeversvereniging' is a compound noun syllabified according to Dutch rules, prioritizing the maintenance of consonant clusters and adhering to open/closed syllable formation. Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable. The word consists of a Germanic prefix, a derived root, and a Germanic suffix.
Definitions
- 1
An association or organization of employers.
Employer's association
“De werkgeversvereniging onderhandelt over de lonen.”
“Leden van de werkgeversvereniging kregen een brief.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('vereniging').
Syllables
werk — Closed syllable, initial consonant cluster.. ge — Open syllable, short vowel.. vers — Closed syllable, 'rs' cluster.. ver — Open syllable, 'v' pronounced as /f/.. e — Open syllable, long vowel.. ni — Open syllable, short vowel.. ging — Closed syllable, 'ng' cluster.
Word Parts
Consonant Cluster Maintenance
Consonant clusters are generally kept within a single syllable.
Open Syllable Formation
A vowel followed by a consonant typically forms an open syllable.
Closed Syllable Formation
A vowel followed by a consonant cluster forms a closed syllable.
- Potential variation in the pronunciation of /eː/ in 'vereniging' depending on region.
- The 'v' in 'vers' could potentially be part of the following syllable, but the current division is more standard.
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