overmachtsituaties
Syllables
o-ver-macht-si-tu-a-ties
Pronunciation
/oːvərˈmɑxtsi.tuˈaːtsiəs/
Stress
0010010
Morphemes
over- + macht + -situaties
The Dutch word 'overmachtsituaties' is divided into seven syllables: o-ver-macht-si-tu-a-ties. The primary stress falls on 'macht'. The word is a compound noun consisting of the prefix 'over-', the root 'macht', and the suffix '-situaties'. Syllabification follows Dutch rules of onset maximization and vowel-centric syllables, resolving consonant clusters as needed.
Definitions
- 1
Situations that are beyond one's control, often referring to unforeseen circumstances that excuse someone from fulfilling a contractual obligation.
Force majeure situations
“De levering werd vertraagd door overmachtsituaties.”
“Het bedrijf beroept zich op overmachtsituaties om de overeenkomst te annuleren.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the 'macht' syllable (third syllable). The stress is relatively weak but noticeable.
Syllables
o — Open syllable, containing a long vowel.. ver — Open syllable, containing a schwa vowel.. macht — Closed syllable, containing a stressed vowel and a consonant cluster.. si — Open syllable, containing a vowel.. tu — Open syllable, containing a vowel.. a — Open syllable, containing a long vowel.. ties — Closed syllable, containing a vowel and a final consonant cluster.
Word Parts
Similar Words
Onset Maximization
Dutch prefers syllables with onsets (initial consonants).
Vowel-Centric Syllables
Each syllable generally contains one vowel sound.
Consonant Cluster Resolution
Consonant clusters are broken up to create valid syllables.
- The 'cht' cluster is typically split as /xt/ rather than remaining as a single onset.
- The compound nature of the word doesn't alter the basic syllabification rules.
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