geheimhoudingsbeding
Syllables
ge-heim-houd-ings-be-ding
Pronunciation
/ɣəˈɦɛi̯mɦɑu̯dɪŋsbəˈdɪŋ/
Stress
010001
Morphemes
ge- + heim + houdingsbeding
The Dutch word 'geheimhoudingsbeding' is a complex noun meaning 'confidentiality clause'. It is divided into six syllables: ge-heim-houd-ings-be-ding, with primary stress on 'houd'. The word is morphologically complex, consisting of a prefix, root, and multiple suffixes. Syllabification follows the vowel peak principle and consonant cluster rules.
Definitions
- 1
A confidentiality clause or agreement.
Confidentiality clause, non-disclosure agreement.
“Het contract bevatte een strikt geheimhoudingsbeding.”
“De werknemer ondertekende een geheimhoudingsbeding.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('houd'). The final syllable ('ding') receives a slight secondary stress.
Syllables
ge — Open syllable, initial syllable, weak stress.. heim — Open syllable, contains a diphthong.. houd — Open syllable, primary stress.. ings — Closed syllable, genitive marker.. be — Open syllable, unstressed.. ding — Closed syllable, final syllable, secondary stress.
Word Parts
Vowel Peak Principle
Each syllable must contain a vowel sound.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are generally kept together within a syllable unless they are easily separable.
Moraic Weight
Longer syllables tend to be stressed.
Prefix/Suffix Separation
Prefixes and suffixes are often separated into distinct syllables.
- The 'sch' and 'ng' clusters are treated as single units.
- Regional variations in the pronunciation of the 'g' sound do not affect syllabification.
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