wapenbeheersingsverdragen
Syllables
wa-pen-be-heer-sings-ver-dra-gen
Pronunciation
/ˈʋaːpə(n)bəˈɦeːrsɪŋsʋərˈdrɑɣə(n)/
Stress
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Morphemes
ver + wapenbeheersingsverdragen + None
The word 'wapenbeheersingsverdragen' is a Dutch compound noun divided into eight syllables based on vowel-centered syllabification and consonant cluster handling. Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable. It's formed from several morphemes relating to weapons, control, and treaties.
Definitions
- 1
Treaties aimed at controlling the production, proliferation, and use of weapons.
Arms control treaties
“De regering onderhandelt over nieuwe wapenbeheersingsverdragen.”
“De wapenbeheersingsverdragen zijn essentieel voor de internationale veiligheid.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('dra'). The stress pattern is typical for Dutch compound nouns.
Syllables
wa — Open syllable, containing the initial vowel.. pen — Closed syllable, ending with a nasal consonant.. be — Open syllable, containing a vowel.. heer — Closed syllable, containing a long vowel and a consonant.. sings — Closed syllable, containing a short vowel and a consonant cluster.. ver — Open syllable, containing a vowel.. dra — Open syllable, containing a vowel.. gen — Closed syllable, ending with a nasal consonant.
Word Parts
ver
Dutch prefix meaning 'over, excessive, complete'. Germanic origin.
wapenbeheersingsverdragen
Compound root formed from 'wapen' (weapon), 'beheer' (control), 'sings' (action noun suffix), and 'dragen' (treaties). Germanic origin.
None
The word is a compound noun, not formed with a typical suffix.
Similar Words
Vowel-Centered Syllabification
Each syllable must contain a vowel sound. This is the primary rule governing syllable division in Dutch.
Consonant Cluster Handling
Consonant clusters are split based on sonority, with more sonorous sounds typically starting a syllable.
Compound Word Syllabification
Syllabification is applied to each morpheme within the compound before combining them.
- The schwa sound /ə/ can be reduced or elided in rapid speech.
- The 'n' at the end of 'wapen' can be elided in connected speech.
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