ondersteuningsbehoefte
Syllables
on-der-steun-ings-be-hoef-te
Pronunciation
/ɔn.dər.støː.nɪŋs.bəˈhoːf.tə/
Stress
0010110
Morphemes
onder- + steun- + -ingsbehoefte
The Dutch word 'ondersteuningsbehoefte' (need for support) is syllabified as on-der-steun-ings-be-hoef-te, with primary stress on 'be-'. It's a complex noun formed from a prefix, root, and multiple suffixes, following Dutch rules of open syllable preference and consonant cluster preservation. Its structure is similar to other complex Dutch nouns like 'verantwoordelijkheid' and 'levensonderhoud'.
Definitions
- 1
The state of requiring support; the need for assistance.
Need for support
“De patiënt heeft een grote ondersteuningsbehoefte.”
“We moeten de ondersteuningsbehoefte van ouderen serieus nemen.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable 'be-' (1). All other syllables are unstressed (0).
Syllables
on — Open syllable, initial syllable.. der — Open syllable, contains a schwa.. steun — Closed syllable, contains a long vowel.. ings — Closed syllable, contains a nasal consonant.. be — Open syllable, stressed syllable.. hoef — Open syllable, contains a long vowel.. te — Open syllable, final syllable.
Word Parts
Open Syllable Preference
Dutch favors creating open syllables (ending in a vowel) whenever possible. This is applied throughout the word.
Consonant Cluster Preservation
Consonant clusters are generally kept together within a syllable unless they are exceptionally difficult to pronounce.
Vowel Grouping
Vowel groups are often treated as a single syllable.
- The syllabification adheres to standard Dutch phonological rules, prioritizing open syllables and avoiding unnecessary consonant cluster splits.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation might exist, but do not significantly alter the syllabification.
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