ontginningsgebiden
Syllables
ont-gin-nings-ge-bi-den
Pronunciation
/ɔnˈɣɪnɪŋsɣəˈbidə(n)/
Stress
010110
Morphemes
ont- + ginning + -s
The word 'ontginningsgebieden' is a complex Dutch noun syllabified into six syllables (ont-gin-nings-ge-bi-den) based on vowel sounds and consonant clusters. The primary stress falls on the antepenultimate syllable. It's a compound noun derived from Germanic roots, meaning 'development areas'.
Definitions
- 1
Areas undergoing development or land reclamation.
Development areas / Land reclamation areas
“De overheid investeert in nieuwe ontginningsgebieden.”
“De ontginningsgebieden langs de kustlijn zijn belangrijk voor de economie.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the antepenultimate syllable ('nin').
Syllables
ont — Open syllable, initial syllable.. gin — Closed syllable, contains a voiced velar fricative.. nings — Closed syllable, contains the 'ng' cluster.. ge — Open syllable, contains a schwa.. bi — Open syllable, stressed syllable.. den — Closed syllable, final syllable.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Centered Syllables
Syllables are formed around vowel sounds. Each vowel typically forms a syllable.
Consonant Clusters
Consonant clusters are generally maintained within a syllable unless they are unpronounceable.
Schwa Syllables
The schwa /ə/ creates a syllable.
- The 'ng' cluster is a single phoneme in Dutch and doesn't create a syllable boundary.
- Regional variations in vowel quality and /ɣ/ realization may exist but don't significantly alter syllabification.
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