gentleman's agreement
Syllables
gen-tle-man's a-gree-ment
Pronunciation
/ˈxɛntl(ə)mans əɣreːmənt/
Stress
000100
Morphemes
gentle, agree + -man's, -ment
The phrase 'gentleman's agreement' is syllabified as gen-tle-man's a-gree-ment, with primary stress on 'ment'. The syllabification follows Dutch rules of onset maximization and vowel centering. The phrase functions as a noun phrase and is of English origin, adapted to Dutch phonology.
Definitions
- 1
An informal, often unwritten, understanding or accord between parties.
onderlinge overeenkomst
“The price was fixed by a gentleman's agreement.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('ment') of 'agreement', as is typical in Dutch.
Syllables
gen — Open syllable, onset consonant 'x', vowel 'ɛn'. tle — Closed syllable, consonant cluster 'tl', vowel 'ə'. man's — Closed syllable, vowel 'a', consonant 'ns'. a — Open syllable, schwa vowel. gree — Open syllable, vowel 'eː'. ment — Closed syllable, vowel 'ə', consonant cluster 'nt'
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Dutch prefers to include as many consonants as possible in the onset of a syllable.
Vowel Centering
Each syllable must contain a vowel sound.
Stress Placement
Primary stress typically falls on the penultimate syllable.
- Regional variations in the pronunciation of the /g/ sound.
- Potential for vowel reduction (schwa insertion) in unstressed syllables.
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