langtermijncontractten
Syllables
lang-ter-mijn-con-tract-ten
Pronunciation
/ˈlɑŋ.tər.mɛin.kɔn.trak.tən/
Stress
001000
Morphemes
lang + termijn + contracten
The word 'langetermijncontracten' is a compound noun divided into six syllables: lang-ter-mijn-con-tract-ten. The primary stress falls on the third syllable ('mijn'). Syllabification follows vowel-centric rules, preserving diphthongs and handling consonant clusters. The word consists of the prefix 'lang', the root 'termijn', and the root 'contract' with the plural suffix '-en'.
Definitions
- 1
Contracts that extend over a long period of time.
Long-term contracts
“De bank biedt langetermijncontracten aan voor hypotheken.”
“We hebben langetermijncontracten met onze leveranciers.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('mijn'), following the general Dutch rule of penultimate stress.
Syllables
lang — Open syllable, containing a long vowel.. ter — Closed syllable, containing a schwa.. mijn — Diphthong-containing syllable, primary stress.. con — Closed syllable.. tract — Closed syllable.. ten — Closed syllable, plural marker.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Centric Syllabification
Syllables are formed around vowel sounds, ensuring each syllable contains a vowel.
Diphthong Integrity
Diphthongs like 'ij' are treated as a single vowel sound and are not split across syllable boundaries.
Penultimate Stress
The primary stress is placed on the second-to-last syllable in most Dutch words.
- The complex consonant clusters require careful consideration to ensure correct syllable division.
- The 'ij' diphthong is a key factor in determining syllable boundaries.
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