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ontspanningsoefeningen

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

7 syllables
22 characters
Dutch
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7syllables

ontspanningsoefeningen

Linguistic Analysis

Syllables

ont-span-ning-soef-e-nin-gen

Pronunciation

/ɔnˈspɑn.nɪŋ.soː.feː.nɪŋ.ən/

Stress

0001001

Morphemes

ont- + span- + -ing-soefen-ingen

The word *ontspanningsoefeningen* is a compound noun divided into seven syllables: ont-span-ning-soef-e-nin-gen. Stress falls on the antepenultimate syllable. The word is morphologically complex, consisting of a prefix, root, and multiple suffixes. Syllabification follows standard Dutch rules based on vowel nuclei and consonant clusters.

Definitions

noun
  1. 1

    relaxation exercises

    relaxation exercises

    De therapeut gaf me een paar ontspanningsoefeningen.

    Regelmatige ontspanningsoefeningen kunnen helpen stress te verminderen.

Stress pattern

Primary stress falls on the antepenultimate syllable ('soef'). Dutch stress generally falls on the penultimate or antepenultimate syllable in longer words.

Syllables

7
ont/ɔnt/
span/spɑn/
ning/nɪŋ/
soef/soːf/
e/eː/
nin/nɪn/
gen/ɣən/

ont Open syllable, initial syllable.. span Closed syllable, contains a consonant cluster.. ning Closed syllable, contains a nasal consonant.. soef Open syllable, long vowel sound.. e Open syllable, single vowel.. nin Closed syllable, contains a nasal consonant.. gen Closed syllable, final syllable.

Vowel Nucleus Rule

Syllables are formed around vowel nuclei. Each vowel sound typically forms the core of a syllable.

Consonant Cluster Rule

Consonant clusters are generally resolved by assigning consonants to adjacent syllables based on sonority and phonotactic constraints.

Closed Syllable Rule

A syllable ending in a consonant is considered a closed syllable.

  • Dutch allows for some flexibility in syllabification, particularly with consonant clusters, but this word follows standard rules.
  • Regional variations in vowel pronunciation exist but do not significantly alter the syllabification.
Analysis by gemma3:27b · 6/7/2025

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