ziektekostenregeling
Syllables
ziek-te-kos-ten-re-ge-ling
Pronunciation
/ˈzik.tə.kɔ.stə̃.rɛ.ɣə.lɪŋ/
Stress
0000010
Morphemes
ziek + kosten + regeling
The word 'ziektekostenregeling' is a Dutch compound noun divided into seven syllables: ziek-te-kos-ten-re-ge-ling. The primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('ge'). Syllabification follows Dutch rules prioritizing open syllables and respecting morphemic boundaries. It means 'health insurance scheme'.
Definitions
- 1
A system or plan for covering medical expenses.
Health insurance scheme
“De overheid heeft de ziektekostenregeling aangepast.”
“Ik heb een goede ziektekostenregeling.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('ge') in 're-ge-ling' following typical Dutch stress patterns.
Syllables
ziek — Open syllable, stressed.. te — Open syllable, unstressed, linking element.. kos — Open syllable, unstressed.. ten — Open syllable, unstressed.. re — Open syllable, unstressed.. ge — Open syllable, primary stress.. ling — Closed syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
Vowel Peak
Each syllable contains a vowel sound.
Open Syllables Preferred
Dutch favors open syllables (CV) over closed syllables (CVC).
Consonant Clusters
Consonant clusters are broken up to create open syllables.
Compound Word Syllabification
Syllabification follows the individual morphemes within a compound word.
- The 'te-' element is a linking element and doesn't form a syllable on its own.
- The vowel /ə/ (schwa) is common in unstressed syllables.
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