ontspanningsoefening
Syllables
ont-span-ning-so-ef-e-ning
Pronunciation
/ɔnˈspɑn.nɪŋ.soː.ə.fə.nɪŋ/
Stress
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Morphemes
ont- + span- + -ing-soefen-ing
The Dutch word *ontspanningsoefening* is a compound noun meaning 'relaxation exercise'. It is syllabified as ont-span-ning-so-ef-e-ning, with primary stress on the antepenultimate syllable. The word's structure reflects typical Dutch syllabification rules, including onset maximization and vowel centrality, and is composed of a Germanic prefix, root, and multiple suffixes.
Definitions
- 1
A practice or exercise aimed at achieving relaxation.
Relaxation exercise
“De therapeut gaf een ontspanningsoefening om de spanning te verminderen.”
“We beginnen de les met een ontspanningsoefening.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the antepenultimate syllable ('ning'). Dutch stress is generally on the penultimate or antepenultimate syllable in longer words.
Syllables
ont — Open syllable, onset consonant cluster 'nt'. span — Open syllable, onset consonant cluster 'sp'. ning — Closed syllable, stressed syllable. so — Open syllable, long vowel. ef — Open syllable. e — Open syllable. ning — Closed syllable
Word Parts
Onset Maximization
Consonant clusters are maximized within the onset of a syllable (e.g., 'sp' in 'ontspanning').
Vowel Centrality
Each syllable must contain a vowel sound.
Sonority Sequencing
Syllable nuclei are typically more sonorous than their onsets and codas.
Compound Word Syllabification
Compound words are syllabified as if they were separate words joined together.
- The word is a compound noun, and Dutch compound words are often syllabified based on the individual components.
- The 'oe' diphthong is treated as a single vowel sound.
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