fusieonderhandelingen
Syllables
fu-sie-on-der-han-de-lin-gen
Pronunciation
/fyˈzi.ɔn.dər.ɦɑn.dəˈlɪŋ.ən/
Stress
010110
Morphemes
onder + fusiehandel + ingen
The word 'fusieonderhandelingen' is a complex Dutch noun meaning 'merger negotiations'. It is divided into four syllables: fu-sie-on-der-han-de-lin-gen, with primary stress on the penultimate syllable ('lin-gen'). The word is a compound formed from 'fusie', 'onder', 'handel', and the suffixes '-ingen' and '-en'. Syllable division follows Dutch rules prioritizing vowel sounds and preserving consonant clusters.
Definitions
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Negotiations concerning a merger or acquisition of companies.
Merger negotiations
“De fusieonderhandelingen zijn in volle gang.”
“De vakbonden zijn betrokken bij de fusieonderhandelingen.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('lin-gen'). The first syllable ('fu-sie') also receives some stress, but is secondary to the penultimate syllable.
Syllables
fu-sie — Open syllable, stressed.. on-der — Open syllable, unstressed.. han-de — Open syllable, unstressed.. lin-gen — Closed syllable, stressed.
Word Parts
Vowel Peak Rule
Each syllable must contain a vowel sound. This is the primary driver of syllable division.
Consonant Cluster Preservation
Consonant clusters are kept together unless they are easily separable based on pronunciation. For example, 'nd' in 'onder'.
Avoid Diphthong Splitting
Diphthongs are not split across syllable boundaries.
- Dutch syllabification can be complex with consonant clusters, requiring careful consideration of pronunciation.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may exist, but generally do not affect syllable division.
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