dienstverleningscontrakt
Syllables
dienst-ver-le-nings-con-trakt
Pronunciation
/ˈdinstfərˌleːnɪŋs.kɔn.trɑkt/
Stress
010010
Morphemes
dienst, verlen, contract + -ings
The word 'dienstverleningscontract' is a Dutch compound noun divided into six syllables: dienst-ver-le-nings-con-trakt. Stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('le'). It's formed from Germanic and Latin roots with a gerund suffix. Syllabification follows Dutch rules prioritizing open syllables and avoiding unnecessary consonant cluster splits.
Definitions
- 1
An agreement outlining the provision of services.
Service provision contract
“Het bedrijf heeft een nieuw dienstverleningscontract afgesloten.”
“Lees het dienstverleningscontract zorgvuldig door.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('le' in 'verle').
Syllables
dienst — Open syllable, initial consonant cluster.. ver — Open syllable, reduced vowel.. le — Open syllable, reduced vowel.. nings — Syllable with nasal consonant, part of the suffix.. con — Closed syllable, vowel followed by nasal consonant.. trakt — Closed syllable, consonant cluster at the beginning.
Word Parts
Open Syllable Preference
Dutch favors creating syllables that end in vowels.
Consonant Cluster Avoidance
Consonant clusters are kept together unless easily pronounceable as separate syllables.
Penultimate Stress
Primary stress generally falls on the second-to-last syllable.
- The division of consonant clusters can be subject to slight variation, but the presented division is the most common.
- Regional vowel pronunciations may differ, but do not affect syllable division.
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