vrijhandelsasosiatie
Syllables
vrij-han-dels-a-so-si-a-tie
Pronunciation
/vrɛi̯ɦɑn.dəls.ɑ.so.siˈa.tsi/
Stress
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Morphemes
vrij + handel + s-associatie
The word 'vrijhandelsassociatie' is a Dutch compound noun divided into eight syllables: vrij-han-dels-a-so-si-a-tie. Stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('tie'). The word is composed of the prefix 'vrij-', the root 'handel-', and the suffix '-sassociatie'. Syllabification follows Dutch rules favoring open syllables and maintaining consonant clusters.
Definitions
- 1
A free trade association; an organization of countries that have agreed to reduce or eliminate trade barriers between them.
Free trade association
“De Europese Economische Ruimte is een vrijhandelsassociatie.”
“Het land wil toetreden tot de vrijhandelsassociatie.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('tie' in 'associatie'), indicated by '1'. All other syllables are unstressed ('0').
Syllables
vrij — Open syllable, vowel followed by glide. Primary vowel sound.. han — Open syllable, vowel preceded by consonant.. dels — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant cluster.. a — Open syllable, single vowel.. so — Open syllable, vowel preceded by consonant.. si — Open syllable, vowel preceded by consonant.. a — Open syllable, single vowel.. tie — Closed syllable, vowel preceded by consonant cluster. Stressed syllable.
Word Parts
Open Syllable Preference
Dutch favors open syllables (ending in a vowel). Syllable divisions are made to maximize open syllables.
Consonant Cluster Handling
Consonant clusters are generally kept together within a syllable unless they are complex and disrupt the flow of pronunciation.
Vowel-Glide Combination
A vowel followed by a glide (e.g., 'ij', 'ui') forms a single syllable.
- The 'ds' cluster in 'handels' is treated as a single unit within the syllable.
- The stress pattern is consistent with Dutch prosodic rules, falling on the penultimate syllable.
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