langetermijncontract
Syllables
lang-e-ter-mijn-con-tract
Pronunciation
/ˈlɑŋə.tɛr.mɛin.kɔn.trɑkt/
Stress
010010
Morphemes
lange- + termijn- + contract
The word 'langetermijncontract' is a compound noun divided into six syllables: lang-e-ter-mijn-con-tract. The primary stress falls on 'mijn'. Syllabification follows Dutch rules prioritizing open syllables and avoiding breaking up diphthongs. The word is morphologically composed of the prefix 'lange-', the root 'termijn-', and the suffix 'contract'.
Definitions
- 1
A contract that extends over a long period.
Long-term contract
“Hij heeft een langetermijncontract bij het bedrijf.”
“We onderhandelen over een langetermijncontract.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the 'mijn' syllable. Secondary stress on 'lang'. Dutch stress is generally penultimate, but compound words can have distributed stress.
Syllables
lang — Open syllable, initial syllable, contains a long vowel.. e — Schwa, functions as a linking vowel.. ter — Open syllable, contains a short vowel.. mijn — Diphthong, stressed syllable.. con — Open syllable, contains a short vowel.. tract — Closed syllable, final syllable.
Word Parts
Open Syllable Preference
Dutch favors open syllables (CV) whenever possible.
Diphthong Integrity
Diphthongs like 'ij' are not broken across syllable boundaries.
Consonant Cluster Avoidance
Consonant clusters are generally avoided at the end of a syllable.
Compound Word Syllabification
Compound words are divided based on the constituent morphemes.
- The 'ng' cluster is treated as a single unit.
- The schwa /ə/ functions as a linking vowel and is often unstressed.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may exist, but do not significantly alter syllable division.
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