vrijhandelsgebiden
Syllables
vrij-han-dels-ge-bi-de-n
Pronunciation
/vrɛi̯ɦɑn.dəls.ɣəˈbi.də(n)/
Stress
0010001
Morphemes
vrij + handel + en
The word 'vrijhandelsgebieden' is a compound noun syllabified based on vowel presence and onset maximization. Stress falls on the penultimate syllable. The diphthong 'ij' is treated as a single vowel unit. Regional variations in 'g' pronunciation exist.
Definitions
- 1
Areas designated for free trade.
Free trade areas
“De Europese Unie streeft naar meer vrijhandelsgebieden.”
“De vrijhandelsgebieden stimuleren de economische groei.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('del')
Syllables
vrij — Open syllable, diphthong 'ij'. han — Open syllable. dels — Closed syllable, consonant cluster 'ls'. ge — Open syllable. bi — Open syllable. de — Open syllable. n — Syllable ending in a nasal consonant
Word Parts
Vowel Division
Syllable division occurs before a vowel.
Onset Maximization
Consonant clusters are generally kept together in the onset of a syllable.
Diphthong Treatment
Diphthongs like 'ij' are treated as a single vowel unit for syllabification.
- Regional variation in the pronunciation of 'g' (/ɣ/ vs. /x/).
- Final 'n' often reduced or elided in rapid speech.
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