uitleveringsverdrag
Syllables
uit-le-ve-rings-ver-drag
Pronunciation
/œy̯t.lə.və.rɪŋs.vərˈdrɑx/
Stress
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Morphemes
uit + lever + ings
The word 'uitleveringsverdrag' is a Dutch compound noun divided into six syllables: uit-le-ve-rings-ver-drag. The primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable 'ver'. Syllabification follows Dutch rules prioritizing open syllables and handling consonant clusters. The word consists of the prefix 'uit-', the root 'lever-', the suffix '-ings-', the prefix 'ver-', and the root 'drag'.
Definitions
- 1
An agreement between two or more countries outlining the conditions under which one country will surrender a person to another for prosecution or punishment.
Extradition treaty
“Het uitleveringsverdrag tussen Nederland en België is van kracht.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable 'ver'. The stress is moderate in Dutch, not as strong as in English.
Syllables
uit — Open syllable, containing a diphthong. Initial syllable.. le — Open syllable, containing a schwa. Follows a consonant cluster.. ve — Open syllable, containing a schwa. Follows a consonant cluster.. rings — Closed syllable, containing a short vowel and a nasal consonant. Contains a consonant cluster.. ver — Open syllable, containing a schwa. Primary stressed syllable.. drag — Closed syllable, containing a long vowel. Final syllable.
Word Parts
Open Syllable Preference
Dutch prioritizes creating open syllables (ending in a vowel) whenever possible. This is evident in the division of 'uit-le-ve'.
Consonant Cluster Handling
Consonant clusters are generally split to create valid syllables, as seen in 'rings' and 'drag'.
Stress-Based Syllabification
While not a direct rule for division, the stress pattern influences the perception of syllable boundaries.
- Regional variations in the pronunciation of 'v' as /f/ may affect the phonetic realization but not the syllabification.
- The compound nature of the word requires careful consideration of morphemic boundaries when dividing syllables.
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