onderhandelingstaal
Syllables
on-der-han-de-ling-staal
Pronunciation
/ɔn.dər.ɦɑn.də.lɪŋs.taːl/
Stress
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Morphemes
onder + handel + ing-staal
The word 'onderhandelingstaal' is a compound noun divided into six syllables: on-der-han-de-ling-staal. Primary stress falls on 'ling'. The syllabification follows Dutch rules of vowel-centered syllables and consonant cluster maintenance. It means 'language of negotiation'.
Definitions
- 1
The language used in negotiations; the language of diplomacy.
Language of negotiation
“De onderhandelingstaal was erg formeel.”
“Hij beheerst de onderhandelingstaal perfect.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('ling'). This is typical for Dutch words of this length and structure.
Syllables
on — Open syllable, initial syllable.. der — Open syllable.. han — Open syllable.. de — Open syllable.. ling — Closed syllable, primary stress.. staal — Closed syllable, final syllable.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Centered Syllables
Syllables are formed around vowel sounds. Each vowel typically forms the nucleus of a syllable.
Consonant Cluster Maintenance
Consonant clusters are generally maintained within a syllable unless they are exceptionally difficult to pronounce.
- Regional variations in vowel quality and 'g' sound realization may exist, but do not significantly alter syllabification.
- Dutch allows some flexibility in syllabification, but the presented division is the most common and phonologically justifiable.
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