ontwapeningsverdrag
Syllables
ont-wa-pe-nings-ver-drag
Pronunciation
/ɔnˈʋaːpənɪŋsʋərˈdrɑx/
Stress
000111
Morphemes
ont- + wapen- + -ingsverdrag
The word *ontwapeningsverdrag* is a complex Dutch compound noun. Syllabification follows vowel-centric rules, preserving consonant clusters. Stress falls on the penultimate syllable 'ver'. The word is composed of a prefix (*ont-*), root (*wapen-*), and a combination of suffixes (*-ingsverdrag*).
Definitions
- 1
A formal agreement or treaty concerning the reduction or elimination of weapons.
Disarmament treaty
“De regering onderhandelde over een nieuw ontwapeningsverdrag.”
“Ontwapeningsverdragen zijn essentieel voor de wereldvrede.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable 'ver'.
Syllables
ont — Open syllable, initial syllable.. wa — Open syllable, contains a long vowel.. pe — Open syllable, reduced vowel.. nings — Closed syllable, contains the 'ng' cluster.. ver — Open syllable, stressed syllable.. drag — Closed syllable, final syllable.
Word Parts
Vowel-centric Syllabification
Syllables are built around vowel sounds.
Consonant Cluster Preservation
Consonant clusters are generally kept together within a syllable.
Penultimate Stress
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable.
Compound Word Syllabification
Each component of a compound word is generally syllabified separately.
- The 'ng' cluster is treated as a single unit.
- The 'ver' sequence is a common element in Dutch compounds and is usually kept together.
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