ontbladeringsmiddel
Syllables
ont-bla-de-rings-mid-del
Pronunciation
/ɔn.t‿bla.də.rɪŋs.mɪ.dəl/
Stress
100001
Morphemes
ont- + blad- + -eringsmiddel
The word 'ontbladeringsmiddel' is a compound noun divided into six syllables: ont-bla-de-rings-mid-del. The primary stress falls on the 'blad' syllable. It's formed from a Germanic prefix, root, and several suffixes. Syllabification follows vowel-centric rules, preserving consonant clusters and respecting compound word boundaries.
Definitions
- 1
A substance used to remove leaves from plants, typically for agricultural purposes.
Defoliant
“Het gebruik van dit ontbladeringsmiddel is aan strenge regels gebonden.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the 'blad' syllable (second syllable). The final syllable receives slight secondary stress.
Syllables
ont — Open syllable, initial syllable, contains a consonant cluster.. bla — Open syllable, contains a consonant cluster.. de — Open syllable, unstressed.. rings — Closed syllable, contains a consonant cluster.. mid — Closed syllable, unstressed.. del — Closed syllable, final syllable, receives slight emphasis.
Word Parts
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Vowel-centric Syllabification
Syllables are formed around vowel sounds, with consonants assigned to the adjacent syllable.
Consonant Cluster Preservation
Consonant clusters (like 'bl', 'nt', 'ings') are generally kept together within a single syllable.
Compound Word Division
Compound words are divided into syllables based on the individual word components.
- The 't' and 'b' in 'ontbladeringsmiddel' exhibit liaison, which doesn't affect syllabification but influences pronunciation.
- Dutch allows for relatively complex consonant clusters, which are accommodated within syllable boundaries.
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