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ziekenfondsverzekerde

Complete linguistic analysis including syllable division, pronunciation, morphology, and definitions.

7 syllables
21 characters
Dutch
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ziekenfondsverzekerde

Linguistic Analysis

Syllables

zie-ken-fonds-ver-ze-ker-de

Pronunciation

/ˈzikənfɔnts fərˈzɛkərdə/

Stress

0001001

Morphemes

zieken + fonds + verzekerde

The word 'ziekenfondsverzekerde' is a Dutch compound noun meaning 'health insurance policyholder'. It is syllabified as zie-ken-fonds-ver-ze-ker-de, with primary stress on the 'ver-' syllable. The word is composed of the prefix 'zieken-', the root 'fonds', and the suffix '-verzekerde'. Syllable division follows Dutch rules of onset maximization, vowel centering, and sonority sequencing.

Definitions

noun
  1. 1

    A person who has health insurance through a health insurance fund.

    Health insurance policyholder

    De ziekenfondsverzekerde kreeg een vergoeding voor de behandeling.

Stress pattern

Primary stress falls on the 'ver-' syllable (fourth syllable). The stress pattern is typical for Dutch compound words with prefixes.

Syllables

7
zie/zi/
ken/kən/
fonds/fɔnts/
ver/vər/
ze/zɛ/
ker/kər/
de/də/

zie Open syllable, onset consonant.. ken Open syllable, onset consonant.. fonds Closed syllable, onset consonant cluster, coda consonant.. ver Open syllable, onset consonant, stressed.. ze Open syllable, onset consonant.. ker Open syllable, onset consonant.. de Open syllable, onset consonant.

Onset Maximization

Consonant clusters are maximized within the onset of a syllable.

Vowel Center

Each syllable must contain a vowel.

Sonority Sequencing

Within a consonant cluster, sonority decreases from the beginning to the end.

Compound Word Syllabification

Compound words are syllabified as if they were separate words joined together.

  • The compound nature of the word requires careful consideration of morpheme boundaries.
  • The 'ken' in 'zieken' is a common element in Dutch compounding and doesn't necessarily indicate a syllable break on its own.
Analysis by gemma3:27b · 6/8/2025

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