vrijhandelsakkoorden
Syllables
vrij-han-dels-ak-koor-den
Pronunciation
/vrɛi̯ɦɑn.dəls.ɑˈkoːr.də(n)/
Stress
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Morphemes
vrij + handel + s-ak-koor-den
The word 'vrijhandelsakkoorden' is a compound noun syllabified into 'vrij-han-dels-ak-koor-den' with stress on 'koor'. It's composed of the prefix 'vrij-', the root 'handel-', and several suffixes. Syllabification follows Dutch rules prioritizing open syllables and maintaining consonant clusters.
Definitions
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Agreements between countries to reduce or eliminate trade barriers.
Free trade agreements
“De regering onderhandelt over nieuwe vrijhandelsakkoorden.”
“Vrijhandelsakkoorden kunnen de economie stimuleren.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable 'koor'.
Syllables
vrij — Open syllable, diphthong.. han — Open syllable.. dels — Closed syllable.. ak — Closed syllable.. koor — Closed syllable, stressed.. den — Open syllable, reduced vowel.
Word Parts
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Open Syllable Preference
Dutch favors creating open syllables (ending in a vowel) whenever possible.
Consonant Cluster Maintenance
Permissible consonant clusters are not broken up during syllabification.
Compound Word Syllabification
Compound words are syllabified based on the individual morphemes.
Penultimate Stress
Primary stress generally falls on the penultimate syllable.
- The 'sch' cluster is treated as a single unit for syllabification.
- Vowel reduction in unstressed syllables is common in Dutch pronunciation.
- Regional variations in pronunciation might exist, but the core syllabification rules remain consistent.
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