ondersteuningsfonds
Syllables
on-der-steun-ings-fonds
Pronunciation
/ɔn.dər.stɛy.nɪŋs.fɔns/
Stress
01001
Morphemes
onder + steun + ings
The word 'ondersteuningsfonds' is a Dutch compound noun divided into five syllables: on-der-steun-ings-fonds. The primary stress falls on 'steu-nings'. It's morphologically composed of the prefix 'onder-', the root 'steun', the suffix '-ings', and the root 'fonds'. Syllabification follows the principle of maximizing open syllables and avoiding unnecessary consonant cluster breaks.
Definitions
- 1
A fund providing financial support.
Support fund
“Het ondersteuningsfonds keurde de aanvraag goed.”
“Zij werkte bij een ondersteuningsfonds voor kunstenaars.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('steu-nings'). Dutch generally exhibits penultimate stress, but compound words can have secondary, weaker stresses.
Syllables
on — Open syllable, vowel followed by nasal consonant.. der — Open syllable, vowel preceded by a consonant and followed by 'r'.. steun — Closed syllable, consonant cluster 'st' followed by vowel and 'n'.. ings — Closed syllable, nasal consonant followed by vowel and 's'.. fonds — Closed syllable, consonant followed by vowel and 's'.
Word Parts
Maximize Open Syllables
Dutch syllabification prioritizes creating open syllables (CV) whenever possible. This is evident in the division of 'on-der' and 'steun-ings'.
Avoid Breaking Consonant Clusters
Consonant clusters are generally kept together unless breaking them is unavoidable for creating a pronounceable syllable. 'st' in 'steun' remains intact.
Penultimate Stress
Dutch generally places stress on the penultimate syllable, influencing the perceived prominence of 'steu-nings'.
- The 'd' in 'ondersteuning' is often devoiced in pronunciation, but this doesn't affect the syllabification.
- Compound words in Dutch can exhibit multiple, weaker stresses in addition to the primary stress.
- Regional variations in pronunciation might slightly alter the perceived prominence of certain syllables, but the core syllabification remains consistent.
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