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terugbetalingsregeling

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

8 syllables
22 characters
Dutch
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8syllables

terugbetalingsregeling

Linguistic Analysis

Syllables

te-rug-be-ta-lings-re-ge-ling

Pronunciation

/təˈrʏx.bə.taː.lɪŋs.rə.ɣə.lɪŋ/

Stress

01001001

Morphemes

terug + betaal + ing

The word 'terugbetalingsregeling' is a compound noun syllabified based on Dutch rules prioritizing open syllables and maintaining morpheme boundaries. Stress falls on the penultimate syllable. The word is composed of a prefix, two roots, and two suffixes, all of Germanic origin. Potential vowel reduction in the final syllables exists.

Definitions

noun
  1. 1

    An arrangement for repaying a debt or loan.

    Repayment arrangement

    We hebben een terugbetalingsregeling getroffen met de bank.

Stress pattern

Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('lings'). Dutch generally stresses the penultimate syllable.

Syllables

8
te/tə/
rug/rʏx/
be/bə/
ta/taː/
lings/lɪŋs/
re/rə/
ge/ɣə/
ling/lɪŋ/

te Open syllable, initial syllable.. rug Closed syllable, contains a consonant cluster.. be Open syllable.. ta Open syllable.. lings Closed syllable, potential vowel reduction.. re Open syllable.. ge Open syllable, contains a voiced velar fricative.. ling Closed syllable, final consonant cluster, potential vowel reduction.

Open Syllable Preference

Dutch favors syllables ending in vowels (open syllables).

Consonant Cluster Maintenance

Consonant clusters are generally maintained within a syllable unless exceptionally complex.

Morpheme Boundary

Syllable division often occurs before a consonant cluster that begins a new morpheme.

  • Potential vowel reduction in the '-ings' suffix.
  • The 'g' in 'regel' is a voiced velar fricative /ɣ/.
  • Regional variations in vowel pronunciation.
Analysis by gemma3:27b · 6/7/2025

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