nietaanvalsverdrag
Syllables
niet-aan-vals-ver-drag
Pronunciation
/nit ˈaːnvɑlsfərdrɑɣ/
Stress
00100
Morphemes
niet + aanval + sverdrag
The Dutch word 'niet-aanvalsverdrag' is a compound noun meaning 'non-aggression treaty'. Syllabification follows onset maximization and avoidance of single-letter syllables, resulting in the division 'niet-aan-vals-ver-drag'. Stress falls on the third syllable ('vals').
Definitions
- 1
A formal agreement between countries not to attack each other.
Non-aggression treaty
“De twee landen sloten een niet-aanvalsverdrag.”
“Het niet-aanvalsverdrag werd door beide partijen ondertekend.”
syn:vredesverdrag
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('vals'), following the general Dutch rule of stressing the penultimate syllable.
Syllables
niet — Open syllable, initial consonant cluster.. aan — Open syllable, nasal vowel.. vals — Closed syllable, vowel length.. ver — Open syllable.. drag — Closed syllable, final voiced velar fricative.
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Prioritize creating syllables with consonant clusters as onsets.
Avoid Single-Letter Syllables
Avoid creating syllables consisting of a single vowel or consonant.
Vowel Length
Vowel length can influence the perceived syllable boundaries.
- The compound nature of the word requires consideration of morphemic boundaries.
- The /ɣ/ sound in 'drag' can be reduced in rapid speech.
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