ontploffingsgevaarlijkke
Syllables
ont-plo-ffings-ge-vaar-lijk-ke
Pronunciation
/ɔnˈplɔfɪŋsɣəˈvaːrlɛkə/
Stress
0100100
Morphemes
ont- + ploff- + -ingsgevaarlijke
The word 'ontploffingsgevaarlijke' is a complex Dutch adjective divided into seven syllables: ont-plo-ffings-ge-vaar-lijk-ke. It features a prefix, root, and multiple suffixes. The primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable. Syllabification follows Dutch rules prioritizing vowel nuclei and maintaining consonant clusters.
Definitions
- 1
Having the property of being able to explode or causing danger.
Explosive, dangerous
“De ontploffingsgevaarlijke stoffen werden veilig opgeslagen.”
“Het is een ontploffingsgevaarlijke situatie.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable 'ge-vaar-lijk-ke'.
Syllables
ont — Open syllable, initial consonant cluster.. plo — Closed syllable.. ffings — Closed syllable, contains a geminate consonant cluster.. ge — Open syllable, schwa reduction.. vaar — Open syllable.. lijk — Closed syllable.. ke — Open syllable, schwa reduction.
Word Parts
ont-
Dutch prefix meaning 'un-', 'dis-', or indicating the beginning of an action. Old Dutch origin.
ploff-
Dutch root related to 'ploffen' - to explode. Germanic origin.
-ingsgevaarlijke
Combination of nominalizing suffix -ing-, genitive marker -s-, prefix -ge-, and suffix -vaarlijk- meaning 'dangerous'. Germanic origin.
Similar Words
Vowel Nucleus Rule
Syllables are formed around vowel nuclei.
Consonant Cluster Maintenance
Consonant clusters are maintained within a syllable unless they are exceptionally difficult to pronounce.
Schwa Reduction
Unstressed vowels are often reduced to schwa /ə/.
- The 'ff' cluster is a common feature of Dutch orthography and pronunciation.
- Schwa reduction in unstressed syllables is a key feature of Dutch phonology.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may exist.
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