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softwarecontracten

Complete linguistic analysis including syllable division, pronunciation, morphology, and definitions.

5 syllables
18 characters
Dutch
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5syllables

softwarekontraktten

Linguistic Analysis

Syllables

sof-tware-kon-trakt-ten

Pronunciation

/ˈsɔftwaːrəˌkɔntraktən/

Stress

01000

Morphemes

software, contract + -en

The word 'softwarecontracten' is a Dutch compound noun consisting of 'software', 'contract', and the plural suffix '-en'. Syllabification follows CV structure and consonant cluster retention, with stress on the penultimate syllable. It's a typical example of Dutch compounding with loanwords.

Definitions

noun
  1. 1

    Agreements relating to software.

    Software contracts

    De softwarecontracten werden zorgvuldig nagelezen.

    We hebben de softwarecontracten aangepast.

Stress pattern

Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('trac') following the general Dutch rule of penultimate stress.

Syllables

5
sof/sɔf/
tware/twaːrə/
kon/kɔn/
trakt/trakt/
ten/tən/

sof Open syllable, initial consonant.. tware Open syllable, diphthong.. kon Closed syllable.. trakt Closed syllable, consonant cluster.. ten Open syllable, final consonant.

Consonant-Vowel (CV)

Syllables are often formed around a consonant followed by a vowel.

Consonant Cluster Retention

Common consonant clusters are generally kept together within a syllable.

Penultimate Stress

Stress falls on the second-to-last syllable.

  • The word is a compound, and Dutch allows for relatively free compounding, which can lead to longer words.
Analysis by gemma3:27b · 6/13/2025

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