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ontsnipperingsmaatregelen

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7 syllables
25 characters
Dutch
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ontsnipperingsmaatregelen

Linguistic Analysis

Syllables

ont-snipper-ings-maat-re-ge-len

Pronunciation

/ɔnˈtsnɪpərɪŋsˌmaːtrəɣələ(n)/

Stress

0100101

Morphemes

ont- + snipper- + -ings

The word 'ontsnipperingsmaatregelen' is a complex Dutch noun formed through compounding and derivation. It is divided into seven syllables: ont-snipper-ings-maat-re-ge-len, with primary stress on 'snipper'. The word refers to dismantling measures and is a prime example of Dutch's ability to create long, descriptive words through morphological processes.

Definitions

noun
  1. 1

    Measures taken to dismantle or break up something, often referring to criminal organizations or illegal activities.

    Dismantling measures, deconstruction measures.

    “De politie heeft een reeks ontsnipperingsmaatregelen genomen tegen de drugshandel.”

    syn:ontmantelingsmaatregelensloopmaatregelen
    ant:opbouwmaatregelenversterkingsmaatregelen

Stress pattern

Primary stress falls on the 'snipper' syllable (second syllable). The 'maat' syllable also receives some stress as it is the beginning of the final compound.

Syllables

7
ont/ɔnt/
snipper/ˈsnɪpər/
ings/ɪŋs/
maat/maːt/
re/rə/
ge/ɣə/
len/lə(n)/

ont — Open syllable, initial syllable.. snipper — Closed syllable, stressed syllable.. ings — Closed syllable, contains nasal consonant.. maat — Open syllable, part of the compound.. re — Open syllable, part of the compound.. ge — Open syllable, part of the compound.. len — Closed syllable, final syllable, potentially reduced.

Word Parts

pre

ont-

Dutch prefix meaning 'un-', 'dis-', 'de-', Old Dutch origin.

root

snipper-

Dutch root meaning 'snippet', 'fragment', Germanic origin.

suf

-ings

Dutch deverbal suffix forming a noun, Germanic origin.

Similar Words

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Consonant Clusters

Consonant clusters are kept together within a syllable if pronounceable.

Vowel Groups

Vowel groups are often divided into separate syllables.

Compound Words

Syllable division follows the boundaries of the constituent compounds.

Prefix/Suffix Boundaries

Prefixes and suffixes are generally treated as separate syllables.

  • The vocalization or reduction of the 'r' sound in unstressed syllables.
  • Potential regional variations in pronunciation.
  • The complexity of the word may lead to slight individual variations in syllable division.
Analysis by gemma3:27b · 6/6/2025

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