ziektekostenverzekeraar
Syllables
ziek-te-kos-ten-ver-ze-ke-raar
Pronunciation
/ˈzik.tə.kɔs.tən.vər.ˈze.kə.raːr/
Stress
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Morphemes
ziek + kos + ten-ver-ze-ke-raar
The word 'ziektekostenverzekeraar' is a Dutch compound noun divided into eight syllables based on vowel nuclei and morphemic boundaries. Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable. It consists of a prefix, root, and several suffixes indicating illness, cost, provision, certainty, and agent noun formation.
Definitions
- 1
A company or institution that provides health insurance.
Health insurance company
“Ik heb een ziektekostenverzekeraar gekozen.”
“De ziektekostenverzekeraar vergoedt de medicijnen.”
syn:zorgverzekeraar
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable 'ke' in 'raar'.
Syllables
ziek — Open syllable, initial syllable.. te — Open syllable, connecting vowel.. kos — Closed syllable, root.. ten — Closed syllable, suffix.. ver — Open syllable, prefix.. ze — Open syllable, root.. ke — Open syllable, suffix.. raar — Closed syllable, suffix, stressed syllable.
Word Parts
Vowel Nucleus Rule
Each syllable contains a vowel sound.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are maintained within syllables unless separable by a vowel.
Compound Word Rule
Compound words are divided based on their constituent morphemes.
Stress Rule
Stress typically falls on the penultimate syllable.
- The 'te' connecting vowel does not form a syllable on its own.
- The pronunciation of 'ver' can be reduced in rapid speech.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may occur.
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