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startbaanovereenkomst

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

6 syllables
21 characters
Dutch
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startbaanovereenkomst

Linguistic Analysis

Syllables

start-baan-o-ver-een-komst

Pronunciation

/ˈstɑrtbaːnɔvərˈeːnkɔmst/

Stress

01000

Morphemes

start + baan + overeenkomst

The word 'startbaanovereenkomst' is a Dutch compound noun divided into five syllables: start-baan-o-ver-een-komst. Stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('over'). Syllabification follows Dutch rules prioritizing open syllables and vowel length. The word consists of the prefix 'start', root 'baan', prefix 'over', prefix 'een', and suffix 'komst'.

Definitions

noun
  1. 1

    A formal agreement outlining the terms of employment.

    Employment contract

    Ik heb een startbaanovereenkomst getekend.

    De startbaanovereenkomst vermeldt de arbeidsvoorwaarden.

Stress pattern

Primary stress falls on the 'over' syllable (penultimate syllable).

Syllables

5
start/stɑrt/
baan/baːn/
o-ver/ɔvər/
een/eːn/
komst/kɔmst/

start Open syllable, initial consonant cluster.. baan Open syllable, long vowel.. o-ver Open syllable, prefix 'over', stressed.. een Open syllable, long vowel.. komst Closed syllable, final consonant cluster.

Open Syllable Preference

Dutch favors open syllables (CV) whenever possible, guiding the division between vowels.

Vowel Length

Long vowels often form their own syllable, influencing the division around them.

Consonant Cluster Resolution

Consonant clusters are broken up to create pronounceable syllables.

Stress Placement

Primary stress generally falls on the penultimate syllable.

  • Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may exist, but do not significantly alter syllabification.
  • The compound nature of the word requires careful consideration of morpheme boundaries.
Analysis by gemma3:27b · 6/8/2025

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