ondersteuningsteams
Syllables
on-der-steu-ning-steams
Pronunciation
/ɔn.dər.støː.nɪŋs.teːms/
Stress
00100
Morphemes
onder + steun + ingsteams
The word 'ondersteuningsteams' is a Dutch compound noun meaning 'support teams'. It is syllabified as 'on-der-steu-ning-steams' with primary stress on 'steu'. The word is formed from the prefix 'onder-', the root 'steun-', and the suffixes '-ing' and '-steams'. Syllabification follows Dutch rules favoring open syllables and avoiding broken diphthongs.
Definitions
- 1
Groups of people providing support.
Support teams
“De ondersteuningsteams waren snel ter plaatse.”
“We hebben goede ondersteuningsteams nodig.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('steu'). Dutch generally stresses the penultimate syllable, but compound words can have multiple stress points.
Syllables
on — Open syllable, unstressed.. der — Open syllable, unstressed.. steu — Open syllable, stressed.. ning — Closed syllable, unstressed.. steams — Closed syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
Avoid Breaking Diphthongs
The 'ui' in 'ondersteuning' is treated as a single unit.
Favor Open Syllables (CV)
Syllables are formed to maximize CV structures where possible.
Consonant Clusters
Consonant clusters like 'st' are generally maintained within a syllable.
Compound Word Syllabification
Compound words are syllabified based on the individual components, respecting the above rules.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may exist, but do not alter syllable division.
- The English origin of 'teams' is fully integrated into Dutch phonology and syllabification.
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