handelsbeschermende
Syllables
han-dels-be-scherm-en-de
Pronunciation
/ˈɦɑndəlsbəʃɛrməndə/
Stress
001000
Morphemes
handels + bescherm + ende
The word 'handelsbeschermende' is an adjective formed through compounding and suffixation. It is divided into six syllables: han-dels-be-scherm-en-de, with stress on the third syllable from the end. Syllabification follows vowel-based rules and treats 'sch' as a single onset.
Definitions
- 1
Relating to or providing trade protection.
Trade-protective
“De overheid voerde handelsbeschermende maatregelen in.”
“Handelsbeschermende tarieven kunnen de economie beïnvloeden.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the antepenultimate syllable ('scherm').
Syllables
han — Open syllable, initial syllable.. dels — Open syllable, voiced obstruent followed by sonorant.. be — Open syllable, simple vowel onset.. scherm — Open syllable, 'sch' treated as a single onset.. en — Open syllable, final syllable before suffix.. de — Open syllable, suffix ending.
Word Parts
Vowel Nucleus Rule
Syllables are formed around vowel nuclei.
Obstruent-Sonorant Rule
Syllable division occurs before a voiced obstruent followed by a sonorant.
Vowel-Initial Rule
Syllable division occurs before a vowel.
Cluster Rule
'sch' is treated as a single onset unit.
- The 'sch' cluster is treated as a single unit for syllabification.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may exist but do not significantly alter syllabification.
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