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ontspanningsmassage

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

5 syllables
19 characters
Dutch
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ontspanningsmassage

Linguistic Analysis

Syllables

ont-span-nings-mas-sage

Pronunciation

/ɔnˈspɑnɪŋsmasaʒ/

Stress

00100

Morphemes

ont- + spann- + -ingsmassage

The word 'ontspanningsmassage' is a Dutch compound noun divided into five syllables: ont-span-nings-mas-sage. The primary stress falls on the third syllable ('nings'). The word is morphologically complex, combining Germanic and French/Arabic elements. Syllabification follows Dutch rules prioritizing open syllables and morpheme boundaries.

Definitions

noun
  1. 1

    A massage intended to promote relaxation.

    Relaxation massage

    Ik heb een ontspanningsmassage geboekt.

    De ontspanningsmassage hielp me om te ontspannen.

Stress pattern

Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('nings'). Dutch compound words often exhibit stress on the penultimate syllable, but this can vary.

Syllables

5
ont/ɔnt/
span/spɑn/
nings/nɪŋs/
mas/maˈsɑ/
sage/saʒ/

ont Open syllable, initial syllable.. span Open syllable, contains a consonant cluster.. nings Closed syllable, stressed syllable.. mas Open syllable, part of the borrowed term.. sage Closed syllable, final syllable.

Open Syllable Preference

Dutch favors syllables of the form CV (consonant-vowel).

Consonant Cluster Avoidance

Consonant clusters are generally not broken unless necessary for pronunciation.

Morpheme Boundary Respect

Syllable division often aligns with morphemic boundaries.

  • The 'ng' cluster is treated as a single phoneme.
  • Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may exist.
Analysis by gemma3:27b · 6/10/2025

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