langetermijnafspraak
Syllables
lang-e-ter-mijn-af-spraak
Pronunciation
/ˈlɑŋə.tɛr.mɛin.aːf.spraːk/
Stress
001001
Morphemes
lange- + termijn- + afspraak
The word 'langetermijnafspraak' is a Dutch compound noun divided into six syllables following the principle of open syllable preference. It consists of the prefix 'lange-', the root 'termijn-', and the suffix 'afspraak'. The primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('mijn').
Definitions
- 1
An agreement or arrangement that extends over a long period of time.
long-term agreement
“We hebben een langetermijnafspraak gemaakt met de leverancier.”
“De langetermijnafspraak garandeert stabiliteit.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('mijn'), following the typical Dutch penultimate stress rule.
Syllables
lang — Open syllable, containing a long vowel.. e — Schwa, often occurring in unstressed positions.. ter — Open syllable, containing a short vowel.. mijn — Stressed syllable, containing a diphthong.. af — Open syllable, containing a short vowel.. spraak — Closed syllable, containing a long vowel and a consonant cluster.
Word Parts
Open Syllable Preference
Dutch favors syllables ending in vowels. This rule is applied throughout the word to maximize open syllables.
Consonant Cluster Resolution
Consonant clusters are broken up to create syllables, but common digraphs like 'sp' are kept together.
Morpheme Boundary Consideration
Syllable division often aligns with morpheme boundaries, but this is not a strict requirement.
- The compound nature of the word requires careful consideration of morpheme boundaries.
- The length of the word makes pronunciation slightly more challenging.
- Regional variations in pronunciation may exist, but the core syllabification remains consistent.
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