handelsaangelegenheid
Syllables
han-del-saan-ge-le-gen-heid
Pronunciation
/ɦɑnˈdɛlsaːŋɡələɣənɦɛit/
Stress
0010001
Morphemes
handels- + legen- + -heid
The word 'handelsaangelegenheid' is a compound noun divided into seven syllables: han-del-saan-ge-le-gen-heid. The primary stress falls on the third syllable ('saan'). It's composed of the prefix 'handels-', the root 'legen-', and the suffix '-heid', all of Germanic origin. It refers to a business dealing or commercial matter.
Definitions
- 1
A matter of trade, a commercial affair, a business transaction.
Business dealings, commercial matter, trade affair.
“De handelsaangelegenheid werd in detail besproken.”
“Hij bemoeide zich met de handelsaangelegenheid van zijn broer.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('saan'). The stress is relatively weak but noticeable. The final syllable also receives some emphasis.
Syllables
han — Open syllable, initial syllable.. del — Open syllable, contains a short vowel.. saan — Open syllable, contains a long vowel, stressed syllable.. ge — Open syllable, schwa sound, unstressed.. le — Open syllable, unstressed.. gen — Closed syllable, contains nasal vowel.. heid — Closed syllable, final syllable, contains diphthong.
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Vowel-Based Division
Syllables are generally formed around vowel sounds.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are kept together within a syllable as long as they are pronounceable.
Compound Word Rule
Compound words are divided based on the individual morphemes that compose them.
- Dutch allows for some flexibility in compound word stress.
- The 'ng' cluster is a common feature of Dutch phonology and doesn't pose a significant syllabification challenge.
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