leveringscontracten
Syllables
le-ve-rings-con-trac-ten
Pronunciation
/ˈle.və.rɪŋs.kɔn.trɑk.tən/
Stress
100100
Morphemes
levering, contract + en
The word 'leveringscontracten' is a Dutch compound noun divided into six syllables: le-ve-rings-con-trac-ten. The primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable. It's formed from the roots 'levering' and 'contract' connected by an interfix 's', with the plural suffix 'en'. Syllabification follows standard Dutch rules based on vowel nuclei and consonant clusters.
Definitions
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Agreements or contracts pertaining to the delivery of goods or services.
Delivery contracts
“De leveringscontracten werden zorgvuldig nagelezen.”
“We hebben nieuwe leveringscontracten met onze leveranciers afgesloten.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('con-trac-ten').
Syllables
le — Open syllable, initial syllable.. ve — Open syllable.. rings — Closed syllable, contains a consonant cluster.. con — Open syllable.. trac — Closed syllable, contains a consonant cluster.. ten — Open syllable, final syllable.
Word Parts
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Vowel Nucleus Rule
Syllables are formed around vowel nuclei.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are maintained within syllables unless they violate sonority sequencing principles.
Suffix Rule
Suffixes generally form separate syllables.
- The 's' interfix is treated as part of the preceding syllable. Regional variations in vowel pronunciation exist but do not affect syllabification.
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