werkoosheidsverzekering
Syllables
wer-koos-heids-ver-ze-ke-ring
Pronunciation
/ˈʋɛrˌkoːsɦɛitsfərˈzeːkərɪŋ/
Stress
0000100
Morphemes
werkloos + verzeker + ing
The Dutch word 'werkloosheidsverzekering' (unemployment insurance) is divided into seven syllables (wer-koos-heids-ver-ze-ke-ring) with primary stress on 'ze'. It's a compound noun formed from 'werkloos-' (workless), 'verzeker-' (insure), and '-ing' (nominalizing suffix). Syllabification follows vowel-ending and consonant cluster rules.
Definitions
- 1
Unemployment insurance; a social security system providing financial support to individuals who have lost their jobs.
Unemployment insurance
“Hij ontvangt een uitkering van de werkloosheidsverzekering.”
“De werkloosheidsverzekering is belangrijk voor de sociale zekerheid.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fifth syllable ('ze'). Dutch stress patterns in compound words can be complex, but often fall on the penultimate syllable or a key component.
Syllables
wer — Open syllable, unstressed.. koos — Open syllable, unstressed.. heids — Closed syllable, unstressed.. ver — Open syllable, unstressed.. ze — Open syllable, primary stressed.. ke — Open syllable, unstressed.. ring — Closed syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Ending Syllables
Syllables generally end in vowels unless a pronounceable consonant cluster prevents it.
Consonant Cluster Accommodation
Pronounceable consonant clusters are maintained within syllables.
Compound Word Stress
Stress patterns in compound words can be complex, often falling on the penultimate syllable or a key component.
- The length of the word and the presence of multiple morphemes require careful consideration of syllable boundaries.
- The 'sch' cluster is a common exception that doesn't necessitate syllable separation.
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