rondetafelgespreken
Syllables
ron-de-ta-fel-ge-spre-ken
Pronunciation
/ˈrɔndəˌtafəlɣəˈsprɛkə(n)/
Stress
0010010
Morphemes
ge- + ronde-tafel-spre- + -ken
The Dutch word 'rondetafelgesprekken' is a compound noun meaning 'round table talks'. It is syllabified as 'ron-de-ta-fel-ge-spre-ken' with primary stress on 'ta'. The word is formed from multiple Dutch roots and suffixes, and its syllabification follows the rules of open syllable preference and consonant cluster resolution.
Definitions
- 1
Discussions held between multiple parties, often with the aim of resolving a conflict or reaching an agreement.
Round table talks
“De regering organiseerde rondetafelgesprekken met de vakbonden.”
“De rondetafelgesprekken lieverden geen concrete resultaten op.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('ta'), following the general Dutch rule of penultimate stress. The 'ge' and 'ken' syllables are often reduced.
Syllables
ron — Open syllable, initial syllable.. de — Open syllable, often reduced to schwa.. ta — Open syllable, stressed syllable.. fel — Open syllable, often reduced to schwa.. ge — Open syllable, prefix, often reduced to schwa.. spre — Open syllable, root.. ken — Open syllable, suffix, often reduced to schwa.
Word Parts
Open Syllable Preference
Dutch favors open syllables (CV) whenever possible.
Consonant Cluster Resolution
Consonant clusters are broken up to create syllables, avoiding overly complex syllables.
Compound Word Syllabification
Compound words are syllabified as if they were separate words joined together.
- Schwa reduction in unstressed syllables is common.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may occur.
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