ontspanningspolitiek
Syllables
ont-span-nings-po-li-tiek
Pronunciation
/ɔnˈspɑnɪŋs.pɔ.li.tiek/
Stress
010000
Morphemes
ont- + spann- + -ingspolitiek
The Dutch word 'ontspanningspolitiek' (relaxation policy) is divided into six syllables: ont-span-nings-po-li-tiek. It's a compound noun with Germanic and Latin/French roots. Primary stress falls on 'span'. Syllabification follows Dutch rules favoring open syllables and avoiding unnecessary consonant cluster breaks.
Definitions
- 1
A policy aimed at easing tensions, promoting relaxation, or achieving détente.
Relaxation policy, policy of détente.
“De regering voerde een nieuwe ontspanningspolitiek ten opzichte van het buurland.”
“De ontspanningspolitiek leidde tot een verbetering van de relaties.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('span'). Dutch stress is generally weak, but the final component of a compound word receives slight emphasis.
Syllables
ont — Open syllable, unstressed.. span — Closed syllable, primary stressed.. nings — Closed syllable, unstressed.. po — Open syllable, unstressed.. li — Open syllable, unstressed.. tiek — Closed syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
ont-
Germanic origin, meaning 'un-', 'dis-', or 'release from'. Functions as a negation or reversal.
spann-
Germanic origin, related to 'span' meaning 'tension', 'strain'. Core meaning related to tension.
-ingspolitiek
-ing- (Germanic nominalizer) + -politiek (French/Latin, meaning 'policy'). Indicates the domain of the action.
Open Syllable Preference
Dutch favors syllables ending in vowels. This is applied throughout the word.
Consonant Cluster Avoidance
Consonant clusters are generally avoided unless they are common or historically established.
Compound Word Stress
Stress typically falls on the first syllable of the final component in compound words.
- The 'ng' cluster in 'ontspanning' is treated as a single unit for syllabification.
- Dutch allows for some flexibility in syllabification, but the presented division is the most common and phonologically justifiable.
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