ziekenfondsbrilletje
Syllables
zie-ken-fonds-bril-let-je
Pronunciation
/ˈzikənfɔnsbʁɪlət͡sə/
Stress
001000
Morphemes
zieken + fonds + brilletje
The word 'ziekenfondsbrilletje' is a compound noun syllabified based on its morphemes. The primary stress falls on 'fonds'. Syllable division follows vowel-consonant rules and considers the diminutive suffixes. The IPA transcription is /ˈzikənfɔnsbʁɪlət͡sə/.
Definitions
- 1
A small health insurance fund, often for those with lower incomes or specific professions.
Health insurance glasses (literally)
“Hij heeft een ziekenfondsbrilletje om de kosten te dekken.”
“Het ziekenfondsbrilletje is belangrijk voor studenten.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the 'fonds' syllable. A secondary stress is present on 'bril'.
Syllables
zie — Open syllable, initial syllable.. ken — Open syllable, contains a schwa.. fonds — Closed syllable, primary stressed syllable.. bril — Closed syllable, secondary stressed syllable.. let — Open syllable, contains a schwa.. je — Open syllable, final syllable, contains a schwa.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Consonant Division
Syllables are typically divided after a vowel followed by a consonant.
Compound Word Syllabification
Compound words are broken down into their constituent morphemes.
Diminutive Suffixes
Diminutive suffixes form their own syllables.
- The 'ij' diphthong is treated as a single vowel sound.
- The soft 'g' sound doesn't affect syllable division.
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