behandelingstermijnen
Syllables
be-han-de-ling-ster-mijn-en
Pronunciation
/bəˈɦɑndələŋstɛrmɛinən/
Stress
0001000
Morphemes
be- + handel- + -ing
The word 'behandelingstermijnen' is a complex Dutch noun formed through compounding and derivation. It is divided into seven syllables with primary stress on the fourth syllable ('ling'). The syllabification follows vowel-centric rules, avoids diphthong splitting, and respects morpheme boundaries. It refers to payment terms and is commonly used in medical and financial contexts.
Definitions
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Payment terms, specifically the deadlines for payments related to a treatment or service.
Payment terms
“De patiënt besprak de behandelingstermijnen met de arts.”
“We moeten de behandelingstermijnen strikt naleven.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('ling'). Dutch stress is often on the antepenultimate syllable in longer words.
Syllables
be — Open syllable, unstressed.. han — Open syllable, unstressed.. de — Open syllable, unstressed.. ling — Closed syllable, stressed.. ster — Closed syllable, unstressed.. mijn — Closed syllable, unstressed.. en — Open syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
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Vowel-centric division
Syllables are built around vowel sounds.
Avoidance of diphthong splitting
Diphthongs are kept intact within a syllable.
Consonant cluster handling
Consonant clusters are generally maintained within a syllable.
Morpheme boundaries
Syllable division often aligns with morpheme boundaries.
- The compound nature of the word presents a challenge, but Dutch readily accepts long compound words.
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