vrijhandelsasociaties
Syllables
vrij-han-dels-a-so-ci-a-ties
Pronunciation
/vrɛi̯ɦɑn.dəls.ɑ.so.siˈaː.siəs/
Stress
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Morphemes
vrij + handel + sassociaties
The word 'vrijhandelsassociaties' is a complex Dutch noun formed through compounding. It is syllabified as vrij-han-dels-a-so-ci-a-ties, with stress on the penultimate syllable '-ti-'. The word consists of the prefix 'vrij-', the root 'handel-', and the suffix 'sassociaties'. Syllable division follows Dutch rules prioritizing vowel sounds and avoiding splitting diphthongs or consonant clusters.
Definitions
- 1
Free trade associations
Free trade associations
“De overheid werkt samen met verschillende vrijhandelsassociaties.”
“Deze vrijhandelsassociaties pleiten voor lagere tarieven.”
Stress pattern
The primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable '-ti-' (ties). Dutch generally stresses the penultimate syllable.
Syllables
vrij — Open syllable, containing a diphthong. Initial syllable.. han — Open syllable, containing a single vowel. Part of the root.. dels — Closed syllable, containing a single vowel and ending in a consonant cluster. Part of the root.. a — Open syllable, containing a single vowel. Connective element.. so — Open syllable, containing a single vowel. Part of the suffix.. ci — Open syllable, containing a single vowel. Part of the suffix.. a — Open syllable, containing a single vowel. Part of the suffix.. ties — Closed syllable, containing a single vowel and ending in a consonant cluster. Part of the suffix. Stressed syllable.
Word Parts
Onset Maximization
Syllables begin with as many consonants as possible.
Vowel Center
Each syllable must contain a vowel sound.
Diphthong Preservation
Diphthongs are not split across syllables.
Compound Word Syllabification
Compound words are syllabified as if they were separate words joined together.
- The '-sch-' cluster is pronounced as /sx/ but doesn't affect orthographic syllable division.
- Dutch allows some flexibility in syllable division, but the presented division adheres to maximizing onsets.
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