wapenbeheersingsbesprekingen
Syllables
wa-pen-be-heer-sings-be-spre-kin-gen
Pronunciation
/ˈʋaːpə(n)bəˈɦeːr.sɪŋs.bəˈspreː.kɪŋə(n)/
Stress
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Morphemes
wapen, beheer, bespreking + sings
The word 'wapenbeheersingsbesprekingen' is a complex Dutch noun formed from multiple morphemes. Syllabification follows Dutch rules prioritizing onset maximization and vowel peaks, resulting in nine syllables with primary stress on the penultimate syllable ('spre'). The word refers to 'arms control talks/discussions'.
Definitions
- 1
Arms control talks/discussions
Arms control talks/discussions
“De wapenbeheersingsbesprekingen liepen vast.”
“Er zijn nieuwe wapenbeheersingsbesprekingen gepland.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('spre'). The stress pattern is typical for Dutch compound nouns.
Syllables
wa — Open syllable, vowel is long.. pen — Closed syllable, potentially reduced vowel.. be — Open syllable.. heer — Closed syllable, vowel is long.. sings — Closed syllable.. be — Open syllable.. spre — Stressed, closed syllable, vowel is long.. kin — Closed syllable.. gen — Closed syllable, potentially reduced vowel.
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Dutch prefers to maximize the number of consonants in the onset of a syllable.
Vowel Peak
Each syllable must contain a vowel (the peak).
Sonority Sequencing
Syllable structure follows the sonority sequencing principle.
Compound Word Syllabification
Compound words are syllabified by treating each component as a separate unit, then combining them.
- The pronunciation of the schwa /ə/ can vary regionally, potentially affecting syllable boundaries.
- The 'ng' sound can sometimes be realized as [ŋ] or [nɡ].
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