terugbetaalafspraak
Syllables
te-rug-be-taal-af-spraak
Pronunciation
/təˈrʏx.bə.taːl.ɑf.spraːk/
Stress
000001
Morphemes
terug + betaal + spraak
The Dutch word 'terugbetaalafspraak' is a compound noun meaning 'repayment agreement'. It is syllabified as 'te-rug-be-taal-af-spraak' with stress on the final syllable '-spraak'. The word is composed of the prefix 'terug-', the root 'betaal-', and the suffix '-spraak'. Syllable division follows vowel-based rules and preserves consonant clusters.
Definitions
- 1
An agreement regarding repayment.
Repayment agreement
“We hebben een terugbetaalafspraak gemaakt.”
“De terugbetaalafspraak is vastgelegd in het contract.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the final syllable '-spraak', following the general Dutch rule of penultimate stress.
Syllables
te — Open syllable, unstressed.. rug — Closed syllable, unstressed.. be — Open syllable, unstressed.. taal — Open syllable, unstressed.. af — Open syllable, unstressed.. spraak — Closed syllable, stressed.
Word Parts
Vowel-Based Division
Syllables are generally formed around vowel sounds, creating open or closed syllables.
Consonant Cluster Preservation
Consonant clusters are typically kept together within a syllable unless they are easily pronounceable when split.
Penultimate Stress
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable in most Dutch words.
- The compound nature of the word requires careful consideration of morpheme boundaries.
- The 'af' is a separable prefix, but its syllabification is determined by its position within the compound.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation (e.g., reduction of 'u' to /ə/) may occur.
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