ziektekostenverzekeraars
Syllables
zi-ek-te-kos-ten-ver-ze-ke-raars
Pronunciation
/ˈzik.tə.kɔ.stə̃.vər.zə.kə.raːrs/
Stress
000000100
Morphemes
ziek- + kosten- + aars-
The word 'ziektekostenverzekeraars' is a complex Dutch noun composed of multiple morphemes. Syllabification follows Dutch rules favoring open syllables and maintaining consonant clusters, with primary stress on the penultimate syllable. It refers to health insurance companies.
Definitions
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Companies that provide health insurance.
Health insurance companies
“De ziektekostenverzekeraars verhogen de premies.”
syn:zorgverzekeraars
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('ze').
Syllables
zi — Open syllable (CV).. ek — Closed syllable (CVC).. te — Open syllable (CV).. kos — Closed syllable (CVC).. ten — Open syllable (CV).. ver — Open syllable (CV).. ze — Open syllable (CV), stressed.. ke — Open syllable (CV).. raars — Closed syllable (CVCC).
Word Parts
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Open Syllable Preference
Dutch favors open syllables (CV structure) whenever possible.
Consonant Cluster Maintenance
Consonant clusters are maintained within syllables.
Penultimate Stress
Primary stress generally falls on the penultimate syllable.
- The compound nature of the word requires careful consideration of morphemic boundaries.
- Vowel length can influence syllable weight.
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