ziektekostensysteem
Syllables
ziek-te-kos-ten-sys-teem
Pronunciation
/ˈzik.tə.kɔ.stən.siˈstɛːm/
Stress
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Morphemes
ziek + kosten + systeem
The word 'ziektekostensysteem' is a compound noun divided into six syllables: ziek-te-kos-ten-sys-teem. Stress falls on the penultimate syllable 'teem'. The syllabification follows Dutch rules of onset maximization and morpheme boundary alignment. It consists of the prefix 'ziek', root 'kosten', and suffix 'systeem'.
Definitions
- 1
A system for covering the costs of healthcare.
Health insurance system
“Het Nederlandse ziektekostensysteem is complex.”
“Er zijn discussies over de hervorming van het ziektekostensysteem.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable 'teem' (systeem).
Syllables
ziek — Open syllable, initial syllable, stressed.. te — Open syllable, unstressed.. kos — Closed syllable, unstressed.. ten — Open syllable, unstressed.. sys — Closed syllable, unstressed.. teem — Closed syllable, stressed.
Word Parts
Onset Maximization
Dutch prioritizes including as many consonants as possible in the onset of a syllable.
Vowel Grouping
Vowel clusters are generally split, creating separate syllables.
Morpheme Boundaries
Syllable boundaries often align with morpheme boundaries.
- The 'te-' prefix is a common feature in Dutch compound nouns.
- Consonant clusters 'kst' and 'st' are permissible in Dutch and treated as onsets.
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