samenwerkingsverband
Syllables
sa-men-werk-ings-ver-band
Pronunciation
/saːmə(n)ˈʋɛr.kɪŋs.vər.bɑnt/
Stress
001000
Morphemes
samen + werk + ingsverband
The word *samenwerkingsverband* is a Dutch compound noun divided into six syllables: sa-men-werk-ings-ver-band. The primary stress falls on *werk*. The syllabification follows Dutch rules favoring open syllables and respecting morpheme boundaries. Schwa reduction is a common phonetic feature.
Definitions
- 1
A collaborative association, a cooperative structure, or a joint undertaking.
Cooperation, collaborative association, joint venture.
“Het samenwerkingsverband tussen de universiteiten is succesvol.”
“Zij zijn lid van een samenwerkingsverband voor duurzame energie.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable (*werk*), following the general Dutch rule of penultimate stress.
Syllables
sa — Open syllable, initial syllable.. men — Open syllable, often with schwa reduction.. werk — Closed syllable, stressed syllable.. ings — Closed syllable, containing a nasal consonant.. ver — Open syllable.. band — Closed syllable, final syllable.
Word Parts
Open Syllable Preference
Dutch favors creating open syllables (ending in a vowel) whenever possible.
Consonant Cluster Avoidance
Complex consonant clusters are generally avoided within syllables.
Morpheme Boundaries
Syllable division often respects morpheme boundaries.
Penultimate Stress
The primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable in most Dutch words.
- Schwa reduction in unstressed syllables (e.g., 'samen').
- The compound nature of the word requires careful consideration of morpheme boundaries.
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