spanningsverhouding
Syllables
span-nings-ver-hou-ding
Pronunciation
/ˈspɑn.ɪŋs.vərˈɦɔu̯.dɪŋ/
Stress
01011
Morphemes
span- + -ings- + -verhouding
The word 'spanningsverhouding' is a Dutch compound noun divided into five syllables: span-nings-ver-hou-ding. Stress falls on the antepenultimate syllable ('hou'). Syllabification follows vowel-based rules and handles consonant clusters appropriately. It denotes a 'tension relationship' and is commonly used in contexts involving conflict or imbalance.
Definitions
- 1
The relationship or proportion of tensions; the balance of forces.
Tension relationship, balance of tensions
“De spanningsverhouding tussen de landen is fragiel.”
“Er is een slechte spanningsverhouding op de werkvloer.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the antepenultimate syllable ('hou').
Syllables
span — Open syllable, vowel nucleus.. nings — Closed syllable, consonant cluster.. ver — Open syllable, vowel nucleus.. hou — Syllable with diphthong nucleus, stressed.. ding — Closed syllable, consonant cluster.
Word Parts
Vowel Nucleus Rule
Syllables are formed around vowel nuclei.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters following a vowel form a closed syllable.
Diphthong Rule
Diphthongs create a single syllable.
- Potential analysis of 'ng' as a single phoneme, but treated as a cluster here.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may exist.
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