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ontsmettingsmiddelen

Complete linguistic analysis including syllable division, pronunciation, morphology, and definitions.

6 syllables
20 characters
Dutch
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ontsmettingsmiddelen

Linguistic Analysis

Syllables

ont-smet-tings-mid-de-len

Pronunciation

/ɔnˈtsmɛtɪŋsˌmɪdəˈlɛn/

Stress

000100

Morphemes

ont- + smet- + -ingsmiddelen

The Dutch noun 'ontsmettingsmiddelen' (disinfectants) is syllabified as ont-smet-tings-mid-de-len, with primary stress on 'mid'. It's a compound word built from a prefix, root, and multiple suffixes, following standard Dutch syllabification rules.

Definitions

noun
  1. 1

    Substances used to kill or inhibit the growth of microorganisms.

    Disinfectants

    De arts gebruikte ontsmettingsmiddelen om de wond te reinigen.

    Ontsmettingsmiddelen zijn belangrijk in de gezondheidszorg.

Stress pattern

Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('mid').

Syllables

6
ont/ɔnt/
smet/smɛt/
tings/tɪŋs/
mid/mɪd/
de/də/
len/lɛn/

ont Open syllable, unstressed.. smet Open syllable, unstressed.. tings Closed syllable, unstressed.. mid Open syllable, primary stress.. de Open syllable, unstressed.. len Open syllable, unstressed.

Open Syllable Preference

Dutch favors open syllables (CV) whenever possible.

Consonant Cluster Treatment

Consonant clusters like 'ts' are treated as single units.

Penultimate Stress

Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable.

  • The length of the word and the number of suffixes create a complex structure.
  • Regional variations in pronunciation might affect the realization of schwa vowels.
Analysis by gemma3:27b · 6/9/2025

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