levensverbintenissen
Syllables
le-vens-ver-bin-ten-is-sen
Pronunciation
/ˈleːvənsfərˌbɪntənɪsən/
Stress
0010000
Morphemes
leven- + verbint- + -enis-sen
The word 'levensverbintenissen' is a complex Dutch noun formed through compounding and suffixation. It is divided into seven syllables with primary stress on the antepenultimate syllable ('bin'). The syllable division respects morpheme boundaries and follows standard Dutch syllabification rules, prioritizing vowel peaks and maintaining consonant clusters.
Definitions
- 1
A legally recognized form of partnership between two people, granting similar rights and obligations as marriage.
Life partnership, registered partnership
“Ze hebben een levensverbintenis gesloten.”
“De levensverbintenissen werden steeds populairder.”
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Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the antepenultimate syllable ('bin').
Syllables
le — Open syllable, initial syllable.. vens — Closed syllable, contains the vowel /ə/.. ver — Open syllable, initial consonant cluster.. bin — Closed syllable, stressed syllable.. ten — Open syllable.. is — Closed syllable.. sen — Open syllable, plural marker.
Word Parts
Vowel Peak
Each syllable must contain a vowel sound.
Consonant Clusters
Consonant clusters are generally kept together within a syllable.
Morpheme Boundaries
Syllable division often respects morpheme boundaries.
- The 'v' in 'verbint' can sometimes be considered part of the following syllable, but the current division is more common.
- Regional variations in pronunciation might slightly affect syllable boundaries.
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