HyphenateIt
Word Analysis

ondersteuningsbeleid

Complete linguistic analysis including syllable division, pronunciation, morphology, and definitions.

6 syllables
20 characters
Dutch
Enriched
6syllables

ondersteuningsbeleid

Linguistic Analysis

Syllables

on-der-steun-ings-be-leid

Pronunciation

/ɔn.dər.stɛy.nɪŋs.bə.lɛit/

Stress

001001

Morphemes

onder + steun + ings

The Dutch word 'ondersteuningsbeleid' is a compound noun meaning 'support policy'. It is syllabified as 'on-der-steun-ings-be-leid', with primary stress on 'steun'. Syllabification follows Dutch rules prioritizing open syllables and avoiding broken diphthongs. The word is composed of the prefix 'onder-', the root 'steun', the suffix '-ings', and the root 'beleid'.

Definitions

noun
  1. 1

    A set of principles or plans to provide assistance.

    Support policy

    Het nieuwe ondersteuningsbeleid is effectief.

    We moeten het ondersteuningsbeleid herzien.

Stress pattern

Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('steun'). The final syllable ('leid') receives secondary stress.

Syllables

6
on/ɔn/
der/dər/
steun/stɛyn/
ings/nɪŋs/
be/bə/
leid/lɛit/

on Open syllable, unstressed.. der Open syllable, unstressed.. steun Closed syllable, primary stress.. ings Closed syllable, unstressed.. be Open syllable, unstressed.. leid Open syllable, secondary stress.

Avoid Breaking Diphthongs

The 'ui' in 'steuning' is treated as a single unit, preventing syllable division within the diphthong.

Open Syllable Preference

Syllables are divided to maximize open syllables (CV) whenever possible, such as 'on', 'der', and 'be'.

Consonant Cluster Treatment

The 'ng' cluster in 'ings' is treated as a single unit, remaining within the same syllable.

Compound Word Syllabification

The word is syllabified based on its constituent morphemes (prefix, root, suffix), applying the other rules to each morpheme.

  • The pronunciation of 'd' between vowels can be soft, but this doesn't affect syllabification.
  • Regional variations in pronunciation may exist, but the core syllabification remains consistent.
Analysis by gemma3:27b · 6/9/2025

Trending in Dutch

Terms getting hyphenated by users right now.

  • ic-infrastructuur
  • abdiceer
  • Abchazië
  • abcessen
  • Abbekerk
  • abc-boek
  • Abbeweer
  • abubakar
  • abrikoos
  • abattoir
  • absoute
  • abdellah
  • abdullah
  • abdallah
  • absurds
  • absurde
  • abusief
  • abuizen
  • absente
  • absence
Open AI Chat