leisingovereenkomst
Syllables
lei-sing-o-ver-een-komst
Pronunciation
/ˈliːziŋoːvərˌeːnkoːmst/
Stress
001001
Morphemes
lease + overeen + komst
The Dutch word 'leasingovereenkomst' (leasing agreement) is syllabified as lei-sing-o-ver-een-komst, with primary stress on the final syllable 'komst'. It's a compound noun formed from English 'lease' and Dutch 'overeenkomst', following Dutch rules of open syllable preference and consonant cluster preservation.
Definitions
- 1
A contract outlining the terms of a lease.
Leasing agreement
“De leasingovereenkomst is voor vijf jaar.”
“Lees de leasingovereenkomst zorgvuldig door.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the final syllable 'komst'. Dutch stress is generally weak, but the final element of a compound often receives the strongest stress.
Syllables
lei — Open syllable, initial syllable, contains a diphthong.. sing — Closed syllable, contains a nasal consonant.. o — Open syllable, vowel is lengthened.. ver — Open syllable, reduced vowel.. een — Open syllable, long vowel.. komst — Closed syllable, stressed syllable, long vowel.
Word Parts
Open Syllable Preference
Dutch favors creating open syllables (CV) whenever possible. This is applied throughout the word.
Consonant Cluster Preservation
Consonant clusters are generally maintained within a syllable unless they are exceptionally complex or difficult to pronounce.
Compound Word Syllabification
Compound words are divided based on the individual morphemes that compose them.
- The 'ee' digraph is a long vowel sound in Dutch, influencing syllable weight.
- The 'over' element is often pronounced with a schwa-like vowel, but this doesn't affect syllabification.
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