geheimhoudingscontrakt
Syllables
ge-heim-hou-dings-con-trakt
Pronunciation
/ɣəˈɦɛi̯mɦɑu̯dɪŋs.kɔnˈtrɑkt/
Stress
010010
Morphemes
ge- + heim + -houdingscontract
The Dutch word 'geheimhoudingscontract' (confidentiality agreement) is syllabified as ge-heim-hou-dings-con-trakt, with stress on the penultimate syllable. Syllabification follows rules favoring open syllables and avoiding single-consonant syllables.
Definitions
- 1
A formal agreement to maintain the confidentiality of information.
Confidentiality agreement
“De werknemer ondertekende een geheimhoudingscontract.”
“Het geheimhoudingscontract verbiedt het delen van vertrouwelijke informatie.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable (-houdings-)
Syllables
ge- — Open syllable, vowel followed by a glide.. heim- — Diphthong followed by a consonant.. hou- — Diphthong.. dings- — Consonant cluster followed by a vowel.. con- — Open syllable.. trakt- — Consonant cluster followed by a vowel.
Word Parts
Open Syllable Preference
Dutch favors syllables ending in vowels (CV).
Diphthong Rule
Diphthongs form a single syllable nucleus.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Complex consonant clusters are often broken up to create pronounceable syllables.
Avoid Single Consonant Syllables
Dutch avoids syllables consisting of only a single consonant.
- Compound nature of the word
- Genitive suffix *-s-*
- Potential regional pronunciation variations
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