ontspanningsruimten
Syllables
ont-span-nings-rui-mten
Pronunciation
/ɔnˈspɑn.nɪŋs.rœym.tən/
Stress
00100
Morphemes
ont- + span- + -nings-
The word *ontspanningsruimten* is a complex Dutch noun syllabified into five syllables: ont-span-nings-rui-mten. Stress falls on the third syllable ('nings'). The syllabification follows rules of consonant cluster retention and vowel-based division, typical for Dutch.
Definitions
- 1
Rooms specifically designed for relaxation.
Relaxation rooms
“De sportschool heeft meerdere ontspanningsruimten.”
“Na de inspanning is er tijd voor ontspanning in de ontspanningsruimten.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('nings'), following the penultimate stress rule.
Syllables
ont — Open syllable, initial consonant cluster.. span — Open syllable, consonant cluster 'sp' retained.. nings — Closed syllable, stressed syllable.. rui — Open syllable, diphthong.. mten — Closed syllable, final consonant cluster.
Word Parts
Consonant Cluster Retention
Consonant clusters like 'sp' and 'mt' are generally kept within the same syllable.
Vowel-Based Division
Syllables are often divided around vowel sounds, creating open syllables where possible.
Penultimate Stress
Dutch generally stresses the second-to-last syllable.
- The 'ng' cluster is treated as a single unit in Dutch phonology, influencing syllabification.
- Compound nouns are syllabified based on the individual morphemes that compose them.
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