uitbestedingscontracten
Syllables
uit-be-sted-ings-con-trac-ten
Pronunciation
/œytˈbɛstədɪŋs.kɔnˈtraktən/
Stress
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Morphemes
uit + bested + ings
The word 'uitbestedingscontracten' is a Dutch noun meaning 'outsourcing contracts'. It is divided into seven syllables: uit-be-sted-ings-con-trac-ten, with primary stress on the penultimate syllable 'con'. The word is morphologically complex, consisting of a prefix, root, and suffixes. Syllabification follows standard Dutch rules prioritizing vowel peaks and avoiding unnecessary consonant cluster splits.
Definitions
- 1
Agreements for outsourcing.
Outsourcing contracts
“De gemeente sloot nieuwe uitbestedingscontracten af.”
“De uitbestedingscontracten werden zorgvuldig gecontroleerd.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable 'con'. The stress is relatively even, but 'con' receives slightly more emphasis.
Syllables
uit — Open syllable, containing a diphthong. Initial syllable.. be — Open syllable, short vowel. Part of the root.. sted — Closed syllable, consonant cluster 'st'. Part of the root.. ings — Closed syllable, nasal consonant 'ng'. Nominalizing suffix.. con — Open syllable, part of the root 'contract'.. trac — Closed syllable, consonant cluster 'tr'. Part of the root 'contract'.. ten — Closed syllable, plural marker suffix.
Word Parts
Vowel Peak Rule
Each syllable must contain a vowel sound.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are generally kept together unless they are complex and difficult to pronounce.
Onset/Coda Preference
Dutch prefers syllables with onsets and codas.
Penultimate Stress Rule
Primary stress generally falls on the penultimate syllable.
- The 'g' sound can vary regionally, but this doesn't affect syllable division.
- Dutch allows some flexibility in syllable division, but the presented division is the most common and phonologically justifiable.
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