onspanningstherapie
Syllables
on-span-ning-sthe-ra-pie
Pronunciation
/ɔnˈspɑn.nɪŋs.tə.ra.pi/
Stress
010000
Morphemes
ont- + span- + -ningstherapie
The word 'ontspanningstherapie' is a compound noun in Dutch, divided into six syllables: on-span-ning-sthe-ra-pie. Stress falls on 'span'. Syllabification follows vowel-final and consonant cluster rules, with Germanic and Greek morphemic origins. It refers to relaxation therapy.
Definitions
- 1
The practice of using techniques to reduce tension and anxiety.
Relaxation therapy
“Ze volgt een cursus ontspanningstherapie om haar stress te verminderen.”
“Ontspanningstherapie kan helpen bij chronische pijn.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('span').
Syllables
on — Open syllable, vowel-final.. span — Closed syllable, consonant-final.. ning — Closed syllable, sonorant-final.. sthe — Open syllable, consonant cluster initial.. ra — Open syllable, vowel-final.. pie — Closed syllable, consonant-final.
Word Parts
Vowel-Final Syllables
Syllables generally end in a vowel sound.
Consonant Cluster Maintenance
Consonant clusters are generally maintained within a syllable, especially at the beginning.
Sonorant-Final Syllables
Syllables can end in sonorant consonants (e.g., /n/, /l/, /m/).
- The 'st' cluster is a common initial consonant cluster in Dutch and doesn't pose a significant syllabification challenge.
- The length of the word and the presence of multiple suffixes require careful attention to avoid misdivision.
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