huwelijksovereenkomst
Syllables
hu-we-lijk-so-ver-een-komst
Pronunciation
/hyˈʋɛlɪksoːvərˈeːnˌkɔmst/
Stress
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Morphemes
huwelijk + overeen + komst
The word *huwelijksovereenkomst* is a complex Dutch compound noun divided into seven syllables: hu-we-lijk-so-ver-een-komst. The primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable. Syllabification follows rules of consonant cluster preservation and vowel-based division, typical of Dutch phonology.
Definitions
- 1
A formal agreement outlining the property rights and financial arrangements between spouses in the event of divorce or death.
Marriage agreement
“Ze hebben een huwelijksovereenkomst opgesteld voordat ze trouwden.”
“Het huwelijksovereenkomst regelt de verdeling van bezittingen.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable (*ver-een-komst*). Dutch generally follows a penultimate stress pattern.
Syllables
hu — Open syllable, initial syllable.. we — Open syllable, contains a schwa-like vowel.. lijk — Closed syllable, contains a consonant cluster.. so — Open syllable, long vowel.. ver — Open syllable, contains a schwa-like vowel.. een — Open syllable, long vowel.. komst — Closed syllable, final syllable.
Word Parts
Consonant Cluster Preservation
Consonant clusters are generally kept together within a syllable (e.g., *lijk*, *ver*).
Vowel-Based Division
Syllables are typically divided around vowel sounds.
Penultimate Stress
Dutch generally stresses the penultimate syllable in words.
- The compound nature of the word requires careful consideration of the individual morphemes.
- The 'ee' vowel sound is a diphthong and forms a single syllable.
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