steunonderhandeling
Syllables
steun-on-der-han-de-ling
Pronunciation
/stœynɔnərɦɑnˈdɛlɪŋ/
Stress
000100
Morphemes
steun + onderhandeling + -ing
The word 'steunonderhandeling' is a compound noun divided into six syllables: steun-on-der-han-de-ling. The primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('han'). It consists of the prefix 'steun', the root 'onderhandeling', and the suffix '-ing'. Syllabification follows Dutch rules favoring open syllables and preserving consonant clusters.
Definitions
- 1
A negotiation aimed at providing support or backing.
Support negotiation
“De steunonderhandeling liep vast.”
“De vakbonden startten een steunonderhandeling met de directie.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('han').
Syllables
steun — Open syllable, containing a diphthong. Unstressed.. on — Open syllable, functioning as a prefix. Unstressed.. der — Open syllable, part of the prefix. Unstressed.. han — Closed syllable, containing the root. Primary stressed syllable.. de — Open syllable, part of the root. Unstressed.. ling — Closed syllable, containing the nominalizing suffix. Unstressed.
Word Parts
Similar Words
Open Syllable Preference
Dutch favors syllables ending in vowels.
Consonant Cluster Preservation
Consonant clusters are generally kept together unless they fall between vowels.
Penultimate Stress
Primary stress usually falls on the second-to-last syllable.
- The 'nd' cluster in 'onderhandeling' is a common example of a preserved consonant cluster.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may exist, but do not affect syllabification.
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