gebruiksovereenkomst
Syllables
ge-bruik-so-ver-een-komst
Pronunciation
/ɣəˈbruksoːvərˌeːnˌkɔmst/
Stress
010000
Morphemes
ge- + bruik + -sovereenkomst
The word 'gebruiksovereenkomst' is a compound noun syllabified based on its morphemes, with primary stress on the second syllable ('bruik'). Syllabification follows Dutch rules of onset maximization and vowel centrality. It means 'usage agreement'.
Definitions
- 1
A written agreement outlining the terms of use for something.
Usage agreement
“Lees de gebruiksovereenkomst zorgvuldig door.”
“Ik accepteer de gebruiksovereenkomst.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('bruik'). The stress pattern is typical for Dutch compound nouns.
Syllables
ge — Open syllable, unstressed, containing a schwa vowel.. bruik — Closed syllable, stressed, containing a short 'u' vowel.. so — Open syllable, unstressed, containing a long 'o' vowel.. ver — Open syllable, unstressed, containing a schwa vowel.. een — Open syllable, unstressed, containing a long 'ee' vowel.. komst — Closed syllable, unstressed, containing a short 'o' vowel.
Word Parts
Onset Maximization
Consonant clusters are maximized within the onset of a syllable (e.g., 'br' in 'gebruik').
Vowel Center
Each syllable must contain a vowel sound.
Compound Word Syllabification
Compound words are syllabified based on the individual morphemes.
Stress Placement
Stress typically falls on the antepenultimate syllable in Dutch words.
- The 'oo' diphthong is treated as a single vowel sound.
- The 'over' sequence is a common element in Dutch compounds and is generally treated as a single syllable.
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