vrijhandelsverdragen
Syllables
vrij-han-dels-ver-dra-gen
Pronunciation
/vrɛi̯ɦɑn.dəls.vərˈdrɑɣə(n)/
Stress
000100
Morphemes
vrij + handel + -s-verdrag-en
The word 'vrijhandelsverdragen' is a compound noun syllabified based on Dutch rules prioritizing open syllables and respecting consonant clusters. Stress falls on the penultimate syllable 'ver'. It consists of the prefix 'vrij', root 'handel', and suffixes '-s-verdrag-en'. The IPA transcription is /vrɛi̯ɦɑn.dəls.vərˈdrɑɣə(n)/.
Definitions
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Agreements between countries regarding trade.
Free trade agreements
“De Europese Unie sluit nieuwe vrijhandelsverdragen.”
“De gevolgen van de vrijhandelsverdragen zijn complex.”
Stress pattern
The primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable 'ver'.
Syllables
vrij — Open syllable, diphthong 'ij'.. han — Open syllable, root of the word.. dels — Closed syllable, contains the linking 's'.. ver — Open syllable, stressed syllable.. dra — Open syllable.. gen — Closed syllable, plural marker.
Word Parts
Open Syllable Preference
Dutch favors creating open syllables (ending in a vowel) whenever possible.
Consonant Cluster Handling
Consonant clusters are generally maintained within a syllable unless they can be naturally split to create an open syllable.
Compound Word Syllabification
Compound words are syllabified as if they were separate words joined together.
Stress on Penultimate Syllable
The primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable.
- The 'ij' diphthong is treated as a single syllable unit.
- The linking 's' is not a syllable on its own.
- The final '-en' is a plural marker and forms a syllable.
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