driehoeksverhouding
Syllables
drie-hoeks-ver-hou-ding
Pronunciation
/ˈdri.hoːks.fərˈɦɔu̯.dɪŋ/
Stress
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Morphemes
drie- + hoek + -sverhouding
The word 'driehoeksverhouding' is a Dutch compound noun meaning 'triangle relationship'. It is syllabified as drie-hoeks-ver-hou-ding, with primary stress on the penultimate syllable ('hou'). The word is formed from the prefix 'drie-', the root 'hoek', and the suffix '-sverhouding'. Syllabification follows Dutch rules favoring open syllables and preserving consonant clusters.
Definitions
- 1
A relationship involving three people, typically romantic.
Triangle relationship
“De driehoeksverhouding zorgde voor veel drama.”
“Ze zat midden in een complexe driehoeksverhouding.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('hou'), which is the penultimate syllable. The first syllable ('drie') is unstressed.
Syllables
drie — Open syllable, initial syllable, vowel is short.. hoeks — Closed syllable, contains a long vowel.. ver — Open syllable, connecting vowel in compound.. hou — Diphthong, stressed syllable.. ding — Closed syllable, final syllable.
Word Parts
Open Syllable Preference
Dutch favors creating open syllables (ending in a vowel) whenever possible. This influences the division of syllables like 'drie' and 'ver'.
Consonant Cluster Preservation
Consonant clusters are generally kept together within a syllable unless they are exceptionally difficult to pronounce. This applies to 'hoeks' and 'ding'.
Compound Word Syllabification
Compounds are syllabified as if they were separate words joined together, with stress patterns adjusted accordingly.
Penultimate Stress
In many Dutch words, the penultimate syllable receives primary stress. This is the case for 'driehoeksverhouding'.
- The 'ver-' element in compounds often influences stress placement.
- Regional variations in pronunciation might lead to slight differences in vowel quality or stress intensity, but the overall syllabification remains consistent.
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