ziektekostenregelingen
Syllables
ziek-te-kos-ten-re-ge-lin-gen
Pronunciation
/ˈzik.tə.kɔ.stən.rə.ɣəˈlɪŋ.ɣən/
Stress
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Morphemes
ziek + kosten + te-re-ge-lin-gen
The word 'ziektekostenregelingen' is a complex Dutch noun divided into eight syllables: ziek-te-kos-ten-re-ge-lin-gen. It's formed from Germanic roots and suffixes, with primary stress on the penultimate syllable. Syllabification follows standard Dutch rules of vowel peaks and consonant cluster handling.
Definitions
- 1
Arrangements or schemes for covering healthcare costs.
Healthcare cost arrangements / Health insurance schemes.
“De overheid onderhandelt over nieuwe ziektekostenregelingen.”
“Zijn ziektekostenregelingen zijn goed geregeld.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('lin'). Dutch generally has penultimate stress, but compound words can have multiple stress points.
Syllables
ziek — Open syllable, stressed.. te — Open syllable, unstressed.. kos — Closed syllable, unstressed.. ten — Open syllable, unstressed.. re — Open syllable, unstressed.. ge — Open syllable, unstressed.. lin — Closed syllable, stressed.. gen — Open syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
Vowel Peak
Each syllable must contain a vowel sound.
Consonant Clusters
Consonant clusters are generally split according to sonority, but common clusters remain intact.
Compound Words
Compound words are divided into their constituent parts.
- The 'g' sound at the end of 'lin-gen' is a velar fricative.
- The word's length and complexity are typical of Dutch compound nouns.
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