werkvoorzieningsschap
Syllables
werk-voor-zie-nings-schap
Pronunciation
/ˈvɛrkfɔrˌziːnɪŋsʃɑp/
Stress
10111
Morphemes
voor- + werkvoorziening + -schap
The word 'werkvoorzieningsschap' is a complex Dutch noun divided into five syllables: werk-voor-zie-nings-schap. It consists of the prefix 'voor-', the root 'werkvoorziening', and the suffix '-schap'. The primary stress falls on the third syllable ('nings'). Syllabification follows Dutch rules prioritizing vowel sounds and avoiding splitting consonant clusters.
Definitions
- 1
A public institution providing work opportunities for people with disabilities or those facing difficulties finding employment.
Work provision scheme/agency/corporation
“Hij werkt bij het werkvoorzieningsschap.”
“Het werkvoorzieningsschap biedt diverse opleidingsmogelijkheden.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('nings'). The stress pattern is somewhat distributed due to the length and compound nature of the word.
Syllables
werk — Open syllable, initial syllable, stressed.. voor — Open syllable, contains a prefix.. zie — Open syllable, part of the root.. nings — Closed syllable, contains a vowel and consonant cluster, primary stress.. schap — Closed syllable, contains a suffix.
Word Parts
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Vowel Peak Rule
Each syllable contains a vowel sound.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are kept together unless easily separable.
Prefix/Suffix Rule
Prefixes and suffixes are treated as separate syllables if they contain a vowel.
Avoid Diphthong Split
Diphthongs are not split across syllable boundaries.
- The length of the word and the presence of multiple morphemes make syllabification complex.
- The 'sch' cluster is treated as a single phoneme for syllabification.
- Potential vowel reduction in 'voor' does not affect syllable division.
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