uitbesteddingscontract
Syllables
uit-be-sted-dings-con-tract
Pronunciation
/œytˈbɛstədɪŋs.kɔntrakt/
Stress
001001
Morphemes
uit + bested + ings
The Dutch word 'uitbestedingscontract' is a compound noun meaning 'outsourcing contract'. It is divided into six syllables: uit-be-sted-dings-con-tract, with primary stress on 'dings'. The syllabification follows Dutch rules prioritizing consonant cluster preservation and avoiding single-letter syllables. It consists of a prefix 'uit-', root 'bested-', and suffixes '-ings' and '-contract'.
Definitions
- 1
An agreement or contract for outsourcing work or services.
Outsourcing contract
“Het bedrijf sloot een uitbestedingscontract af met een extern bureau.”
“De kosten van het uitbestedingscontract waren hoger dan verwacht.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('dings').
Syllables
uit — Open syllable, containing a diphthong. Stressed to a lesser degree.. be — Open syllable, short vowel.. sted — Closed syllable, containing a consonant cluster 'st'.. dings — Closed syllable, primary stressed syllable.. con — Open syllable.. tract — Closed syllable, containing a consonant cluster 'tr'.
Word Parts
Consonant Cluster Preservation
Consonant clusters are generally kept together within a syllable.
Avoid Single-Letter Syllables
Dutch avoids creating syllables consisting of a single consonant or vowel.
Vowel as Syllable Nucleus
Each syllable must have a vowel nucleus.
Compound Word Syllabification
Syllabification of compound words follows the same rules as single words.
- The word is a compound, and the syllabification reflects this.
- Vowel reduction in unstressed syllables influences the perceived syllable boundaries.
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