vrijstellingsbepaling
Syllables
vrij-stel-lings-be-pa-ling
Pronunciation
/vrɛi̯ˈstɛlɪŋs.bə.pɑlɪŋ/
Stress
000100
Morphemes
vrij + stelling + bepaling
The Dutch word 'vrijstellingsbepaling' (exemption provision) is divided into six syllables: vrij-stel-lings-be-pa-ling. Stress falls on the antepenultimate syllable 'be'. The word is morphologically complex, consisting of the prefix 'vrij-', the root 'stelling', and the suffix 'bepaling'. Syllabification follows standard Dutch rules prioritizing onsets and vowel nuclei.
Definitions
- 1
A provision for exemption; a clause specifying conditions for release from an obligation.
Exemption provision, exemption clause
“De vrijstellingsbepaling in het contract is cruciaal.”
“We moeten de vrijstellingsbepaling zorgvuldig lezen.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the antepenultimate syllable 'be' (/bə/). Dutch stress generally falls on the penultimate or antepenultimate syllable, with longer words favoring antepenultimate stress.
Syllables
vrij — Open syllable, contains the diphthong /ɛi/.. stel — Closed syllable, contains the vowel /ɛ/ and consonant cluster /st/.. lings — Closed syllable, contains the vowel /ɪ/ and consonant cluster /ŋs/.. be — Open syllable, stressed syllable, contains the schwa /ə/.. pa — Open syllable, contains the vowel /ɑ/.. ling — Closed syllable, contains the vowel /ɪ/ and consonant cluster /ŋ/
Word Parts
Onset Maximization
Consonant clusters (vr, st, lings) are included in the onset of the syllable whenever possible.
Vowel Peak Principle
Each syllable contains a vowel or diphthong as its nucleus.
Sonority Sequencing Principle
Consonants within the onset and coda are ordered according to sonority.
- The 'ij' digraph is treated as a single vowel for syllabification purposes.
- Regional variations in the pronunciation of 'r' do not affect syllabification.
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