herstelverplichting
Syllables
her-stel-ver-plicht-ing
Pronunciation
/ɦɛrˈstɛl.vər.plɪχ.tɪŋ/
Stress
00100
Morphemes
her- + stel + -verplichting
The Dutch word 'herstelverplichting' is divided into five syllables: her-stel-ver-plicht-ing. The primary stress falls on 'ver'. It's a complex noun formed through compounding and derivation, with Germanic roots. Syllabification follows vowel-based division and avoids splitting consonant clusters.
Definitions
- 1
The obligation to restore something to its original condition.
Restoration obligation
“De aannemer heeft een herstelverplichting voor de gebreken aan het huis.”
“De wet legt een herstelverplichting op aan bedrijven die schade veroorzaken.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('ver'). Dutch typically stresses the antepenultimate syllable in words of this length and complexity.
Syllables
her — Open syllable, initial consonant cluster.. stel — Open syllable, consonant cluster.. ver — Open syllable, stressed.. plicht — Closed syllable, consonant cluster.. ing — Closed syllable, final consonant cluster.
Word Parts
Vowel-Based Division
Syllables are generally formed around vowel sounds, creating open syllables where possible.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters (e.g., 'st', 'pl') are kept together within a syllable to avoid breaking up natural phonetic units.
Avoid Single Initial Consonant
Dutch avoids starting a syllable with a single consonant if it can be combined with a preceding vowel, as seen in 'ver-plichting'.
- The 'st' and 'pl' consonant clusters are treated as single units within their respective syllables.
- The word's complex structure is typical of Dutch compounding and derivation.
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