sisteemovereekomst
Syllables
si-steem-o-ver-ee-ko-mst
Pronunciation
/ˈsɪsˌteːmɔvərˈeːnˌkɔmst/
Stress
0101111
Morphemes
over + systeem + overeenkomst
The word 'systeemovereenkomst' is a compound noun divided into seven syllables: si-steem-o-ver-ee-ko-mst. The primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable. It's composed of the prefix 'over-', the root 'systeem', and the suffix 'overeenkomst'. Syllabification follows Dutch rules of vowel nuclei and consonant cluster maintenance.
Definitions
- 1
An agreement regarding a system.
System agreement
“De systeemovereenkomst tussen de twee bedrijven werd ondertekend.”
“We moeten een systeemovereenkomst opstellen.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('overeenkomst').
Syllables
si — Open syllable, vowel nucleus.. steem — Closed syllable, long vowel due to following 'm'. o — Open syllable, vowel nucleus.. ver — Open syllable, vowel nucleus.. ee — Open syllable, long vowel nucleus.. ko — Open syllable, vowel nucleus.. mst — Closed syllable, final consonant cluster.
Word Parts
over
Dutch, meaning 'over', 'across', 'completely'. Functions as a prefix indicating a complete or thorough agreement.
systeem
Dutch, borrowed from Greek *systēma* meaning 'system'.
overeenkomst
Dutch, composed of *overeen-* (agreement) and *-komst* (nominalizing suffix). *overeen-* itself is composed of *over-* and *een-*. *komst* is related to *komen* 'to come'.
Similar Words
Vowel Nucleus
Each syllable must contain a vowel nucleus.
Consonant Cluster Maintenance
Dutch prefers to keep consonant clusters within a syllable if possible.
Final Consonant Clusters
Dutch allows for complex consonant clusters at the end of syllables.
- The 'st' and 'mst' clusters are common and don't present exceptions.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may exist but don't alter syllabification.
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