schuldherschikking
Syllables
schuld-her-schik-king
Pronunciation
/sxʏltɦɛrˈsxɪkɪŋ/
Stress
0101
Morphemes
her- + schuld + -erschikking
The word *schuldherschikking* is divided into four syllables: schuld-her-schik-king. It consists of the prefix *her-*, the root *schuld*, and the suffix *-erschikking*. The primary stress falls on the antepenultimate syllable. Syllabification follows vowel peak and consonant cluster rules, with the 'sch-' cluster treated as a single onset.
Definitions
- 1
Debt restructuring; the process of reorganizing a company's or country's debt obligations.
Debt restructuring
“De bank heeft een schuldherschikking voorgesteld.”
“Het bedrijf is in staat gebleken tot een succesvolle schuldherschikking.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the antepenultimate syllable ('her').
Syllables
schuld — Open syllable, initial consonant cluster.. her — Open syllable, prefix.. schik — Closed syllable, consonant cluster.. king — Closed syllable, final consonant cluster.
Word Parts
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Vowel Peak
Each syllable must contain a vowel sound.
Consonant Clusters
Consonant clusters are generally maintained within a syllable unless they are easily separable by a vowel sound.
Stress-Timing
Dutch is a stress-timed language, influencing syllable duration and prominence.
Prefix/Suffix Separation
Prefixes and suffixes are often separated into distinct syllables.
- The 'sch-' cluster is treated as a single onset.
- The 'h' is often silent or a schwa, influencing the vowel quality.
- Regional variations in pronunciation might affect vowel realization.
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