herzieningsclausule
Syllables
her-zie-nings-clau-su-le
Pronunciation
/hərˈziːnɪŋsˈklɑːzʏlə/
Stress
011000
Morphemes
her- + zien + -ings
The word 'herzieningsclausule' is a complex Dutch noun with six syllables, divided according to the principle of maximizing onsets. It features a Germanic prefix and suffix combined with a Latin-derived root. Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('nings'), with secondary stress on the fourth ('clau').
Definitions
- 1
A clause in a contract or agreement that allows for revision or amendment.
Revision clause
“De herzieningsclausule gaf de huurder de mogelijkheid om de huurprijs te heronderhandelen.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('nings') and secondary stress on the fourth syllable ('clau'). Dutch generally stresses the penultimate syllable, but the compound structure and the presence of 'clausule' create a secondary stress.
Syllables
her — Open syllable, containing a vowel and a consonant. The 'r' is often vocalized in Dutch.. zie — Open syllable, containing a long vowel and a consonant.. nings — Closed syllable, containing a vowel and a consonant cluster. Primary stress.. clau — Open syllable, containing a diphthong and a consonant. Secondary stress.. su — Open syllable, containing a vowel and a consonant.. le — Open syllable, containing a schwa and a consonant.
Word Parts
Maximize Onsets
Consonants are generally assigned to the following vowel, creating the largest possible onset.
Vowel Groupings
Diphthongs and vowel clusters are treated as a single syllable nucleus.
- The 'rs' cluster in 'herziening' can sometimes be simplified in rapid speech, but the standard pronunciation retains both consonants.
- The borrowed root 'clausule' integrates smoothly into Dutch phonology.
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