ziekenfondsverzekeringen
Syllables
zie-ken-fonds-ver-ze-ke-ring-en
Pronunciation
/ˈzikə(n)fɔnts vərˈzekərɪŋə(n)/
Stress
01000100
Morphemes
zieken- + fonds + verzekerden
The word 'ziekenfondsverzekerden' is a complex Dutch noun syllabified into zie-ken-fonds-ver-ze-ke-ring-en, with primary stress on 'ver'. Syllabification follows vowel peak, consonant cluster, and compound word rules. It consists of multiple morphemes indicating sickness fund insurance and plurality.
Definitions
- 1
People insured by a sickness fund.
Sickness fund insured individuals.
“De ziekenfondsverzekerden hebben recht op bepaalde zorg.”
“Het aantal ziekenfondsverzekerden stijgt elk jaar.”
syn:Zorgverzekerden
Stress pattern
Primary stress on the 'ver' syllable. Secondary stress on 'ken' and 'ring'.
Syllables
zie — Open syllable, onset consonant.. ken — Open syllable, onset consonant.. fonds — Closed syllable, consonant cluster coda.. ver — Open syllable, onset consonant, primary stress.. ze — Open syllable, onset consonant.. ke — Open syllable, onset consonant.. ring — Closed syllable, consonant cluster coda, secondary stress.. en — Open syllable, onset consonant.
Word Parts
Vowel Peak
Each syllable contains a vowel.
Consonant Clusters
Consonant clusters are broken up according to sonority.
Compound Word Syllabification
Compound words are syllabified as separate words joined together.
Prefix/Suffix Separation
Prefixes and suffixes are generally treated as separate syllables.
- Potential variation in the pronunciation of 'ken' (/kən/ vs. /kɛn/).
- Schwa reduction can occur in unstressed syllables.
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