ontspanningsmassage
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
- 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
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.
Word Parts
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.
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