opdrachtverklaring
Syllables
op-dracht-ver-kla-ring
Pronunciation
/ɔpˈdrachtfərˌklɑrɪŋ/
Stress
01010
Morphemes
op + dracht + ver-kla-ring
The Dutch noun 'opdrachtverklaring' (assignment explanation) is divided into op-dracht-ver-kla-ring, with stress on 'kla'. It's a compound word formed from prefixes, roots, and a suffix, following Dutch syllabification rules of onset maximization and vowel peak.
Definitions
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Assignment explanation, task clarification
“De opdrachtverklaring was erg duidelijk.”
“Hij vroeg om een schriftelijke opdrachtverklaring.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the 'kla' syllable (third syllable from the end). The stress pattern is relatively weak but noticeable.
Syllables
op — Open syllable, unstressed.. dracht — Closed syllable, moderately stressed, contains a consonant cluster.. ver — Open syllable, unstressed, prefix.. kla — Open syllable, primary stressed.. ring — Closed syllable, unstressed, contains a nasal vowel.
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Dutch prefers to maximize onsets (consonant clusters at the beginning of a syllable), as seen in 'dracht' and 'verklaring'.
Vowel Peak
Each syllable must contain a vowel peak, ensuring a clear syllabic structure.
Compound Word Syllabification
Compound words are generally syllabified as if they were separate words joined together.
- The pronunciation of 'd' in 'opdracht' can vary regionally, sometimes being pronounced as a soft 't' sound, but this doesn't affect syllabification.
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