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ziektekostenregeling

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

7 syllables
20 characters
Dutch
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ziektekostenregeling

Linguistic Analysis

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

noun
  1. 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

7
ziek/zik/
te/tə/
kos/kɔs/
ten/tən/
re/rɛ/
ge/ɣə/
ling/lɪŋ/

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.

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.
Analysis by gemma3:27b · 6/9/2025

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