vrijstellingsbepaling
Syllables
vrij-stel-lings-be-pal-ing
Pronunciation
/vrijˈstɛlɪŋs.bə.pɑlɪŋ/
Stress
001001
Morphemes
vrij + stel + lings-be-paling
The word 'vrijstellingsbepaling' is a complex Dutch noun with six syllables divided according to open syllable preference and consonant cluster avoidance rules. It's a compound word with a prefix, root, and multiple suffixes, and the primary stress falls on the antepenultimate syllable.
Definitions
- 1
A provision or clause that exempts someone or something from a general rule or obligation.
Exemption clause, exemption provision
“De vrijstellingsbepaling in de wet is onduidelijk.”
“Hij beroept zich op een vrijstellingsbepaling.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the antepenultimate syllable ('be'). Dutch stress is generally weak, but this syllable receives slightly more prominence.
Syllables
vrij — Open syllable, initial syllable.. stel — Open syllable, contains the root.. lings — Closed syllable, contains the diminutive suffix.. be — Open syllable, stressed syllable.. pal — Open syllable.. ing — Nasalized syllable, final syllable.
Word Parts
Open Syllable Preference
Dutch favors open syllables (CV). This influences the division of syllables like 'be-paling'.
Consonant Cluster Avoidance
Consonant clusters are broken up to create CV syllables where possible.
Compound Word Syllabification
Syllabification within compound words follows the same rules as single words.
Vowel Combination
Diphthongs and vowel combinations are treated as a single vowel sound and form a single syllable.
- The 'ng' cluster is treated as a single unit for pronunciation but split for syllabification.
- The length of the word and the number of suffixes contribute to its complexity.
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