behandelovereenkomst
Syllables
be-han-del-o-ver-een-komst
Pronunciation
/bəˈɦɑndəlɔvərˈeːnˌkɔmst/
Stress
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Morphemes
be- + handel + overeenkomst
The word 'behandelovereenkomst' is a compound noun syllabified based on vowel sounds, digraph preservation, and prefix/suffix separation. Primary stress falls on the antepenultimate syllable ('over'). The word consists of seven syllables, with schwa reduction common in unstressed positions.
Definitions
- 1
A formal agreement outlining the terms of a medical treatment or other service.
A treatment agreement
“De patiënt ondertekende de behandelovereenkomst.”
“Lees de behandelovereenkomst zorgvuldig door.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the antepenultimate syllable ('over'). The first, third, fifth, and seventh syllables are unstressed.
Syllables
be — Open syllable, unstressed, containing a schwa.. han — Open syllable, stressed, containing a long vowel.. del — Closed syllable, unstressed.. o — Open syllable, unstressed.. ver — Open syllable, stressed.. een — Open syllable, unstressed, containing a long vowel.. komst — Closed syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
Vowel-Based Division
Syllables are generally formed around vowel sounds.
Digraph Preservation
Digraphs (like 'oo') are kept together within a syllable.
Prefix/Suffix Separation
Prefixes and suffixes are often separated into distinct syllables.
Avoidance of Single-Letter Syllables
Dutch avoids creating syllables consisting of a single consonant.
- Schwa reduction in unstressed syllables can vary regionally.
- The 'oo' digraph is treated as a single unit.
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