ziektekostenpremies
Syllables
ziek-te-kos-ten-pre-mies
Pronunciation
/ˈzik.tə.ˈkɔs.tən.ˈpre.mis/
Stress
010111
Morphemes
ziek + kosten + pre-mies
The word 'ziektekostenpremies' is divided into six syllables based on the sonority sequencing principle and onset-rime structure. It consists of a Germanic prefix 'ziek', a Germanic root 'kosten', and a French-derived suffix 'pre-mies'. The primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable 'pre'.
Definitions
- 1
The premiums for health care costs.
Health care premiums
“De ziektekostenpremies zijn dit jaar gestegen. (Health care premiums have increased this year.)”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable 'pre'. The final syllable 'mies' also receives some emphasis.
Syllables
ziek — Open syllable, CV structure.. te — Open syllable, Cə structure.. kos — Closed syllable, CVC structure.. ten — Open syllable, CəN structure.. pre — Open syllable, CV structure.. mies — Closed syllable, CVC structure.
Word Parts
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Sonority Sequencing Principle
Syllables are formed around a vowel nucleus, with consonants ordered by decreasing sonority.
Onset-Rime Structure
Each syllable has an onset and a rime.
- The 't' in 'kosten' and 'ten' could potentially be debated, but standard division follows the vowel nucleus principle.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may exist but do not affect syllabification.
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