ontspanningslectuur
Syllables
ont-span-nings-lec-tuur
Pronunciation
/ɔnˈspɑnɪŋsˌlɛktyːr/
Stress
01000
Morphemes
ont- + span- + -ning-s-lectuur
The word 'ontspanningslectuur' is a Dutch compound noun. Syllabification follows vowel nucleus and consonant cluster maintenance rules, with the 'ng' cluster treated as a single unit. Stress falls on the penultimate syllable. The word is morphologically complex, consisting of a prefix, root, and multiple suffixes.
Definitions
- 1
Light, easy reading material intended for relaxation.
Relaxation reading, light reading
“Ze koos een boek uit de stapel ontspanningslectuur.”
“Hij had behoefte aan wat ontspanningslectuur na een lange dag werken.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('-spans-'). Dutch generally stresses the penultimate syllable.
Syllables
ont — Open syllable, ending in a nasal consonant.. span — Closed syllable, containing a consonant cluster 'sp'. nings — Closed syllable, containing the 'ng' cluster.. lec — Open syllable, ending in a consonant.. tuur — Closed syllable, ending in a consonant.
Word Parts
Vowel Nucleus Rule
Syllables are built around vowel sounds.
Consonant Cluster Maintenance Rule
Consonant clusters are generally kept intact within a syllable.
'ng' Cluster Rule
The 'ng' cluster is treated as a single unit.
- The 'ng' cluster is a common exception, treated as a single unit.
- The compound nature of the word requires careful consideration of morphemic boundaries.
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