betalingsbalansprobleem
Syllables
be-ta-lings-ba-lans-pro-bleem
Pronunciation
/bəˈtaːlɪŋsbaˈlɑnsprɔˈbleːm/
Stress
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Morphemes
be- + balans- + -probleem
The word 'betalingsbalansprobleem' is a compound noun divided into seven syllables based on vowel presence and onset maximization. Stress falls on the penultimate syllable. It's composed of Germanic, French, and Greek morphemes, referring to a balance of payments issue.
Definitions
- 1
A problem related to a country's balance of payments.
Balance of payments problem
“Het land kampt met een ernstig betalingsbalansprobleem.”
“De regering probeert het betalingsbalansprobleem op te lossen.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('pro-'). Dutch generally exhibits penultimate stress, but compound words can have variations.
Syllables
be — Open syllable, unstressed.. ta — Open syllable, unstressed.. lings — Closed syllable, unstressed.. ba — Open syllable, unstressed.. lans — Closed syllable, unstressed.. pro — Open syllable, stressed.. bleem — Closed syllable, stressed.
Word Parts
Vowel Rule
Syllable division occurs before a vowel sound.
Onset Maximization
Consonant clusters are generally maintained within the syllable if possible.
- The 'ng' cluster is treated as a single phoneme in Dutch.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may exist, but do not affect syllabification.
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