interlandverplichtingen
Syllables
in-ter-land-ver-plicht-in-gen
Pronunciation
/ˌɪntərˈlɑndvərˌplɪxtɪŋən/
Stress
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Morphemes
inter- + land + -verplichtingen
The word 'interlandverplichtingen' is a complex Dutch noun divided into seven syllables: in-ter-land-ver-plicht-in-gen. It features a Latin prefix ('inter-'), a Germanic root ('land'), and a combination of Germanic prefixes and suffixes ('verplichtingen'). The primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('plicht'). Syllabification follows vowel-based division, consonant cluster preservation, and morpheme boundary respect.
Definitions
- 1
International obligations; duties or commitments related to international affairs.
International obligations
“De regering besprak de interlandverplichtingen op het gebied van klimaat.”
“Nederland moet voldoen aan zijn interlandverplichtingen.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable 'plicht'. Dutch generally exhibits penultimate stress, though morphological boundaries can influence it.
Syllables
in — Open syllable, unstressed.. ter — Open syllable, unstressed.. land — Closed syllable, unstressed.. ver — Open syllable, unstressed.. plicht — Closed syllable, primary stress.. in — Open syllable, unstressed.. gen — Open syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Based Division
Syllables are generally formed around vowel sounds, creating open or closed syllables.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are kept together within a syllable whenever possible to maintain phonotactic integrity.
Morpheme Boundary Rule
Syllable division often respects morpheme boundaries, reflecting the word's internal structure.
Penultimate Stress Rule
Dutch generally stresses the penultimate syllable, influencing syllable weight and pronunciation.
- The 'inter-' prefix can sometimes be pronounced with a reduced vowel sound, but this doesn't affect the syllabification.
- The 'v' between vowels is always pronounced.
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