onspanningstotand
Syllables
on-span-ning-sto-tand
Pronunciation
/ɔnˈspɑn.nɪŋ.stœː.təstɑnt/
Stress
00011
Morphemes
ont- + span- + -ningstoestand
The Dutch noun *ontspanningstoestand* (relaxation state) is divided into five syllables: on-span-ning-sto-tand, with stress on the penultimate syllable. It's a compound word formed from Germanic roots and suffixes, and its syllabification follows standard Dutch rules.
Definitions
- 1
A state of relaxation; a relaxed condition.
Relaxation state
“Hij zocht een ontspanningstoestand na een lange dag werken.”
“Yoga helpt om een ontspanningstoestand te bereiken.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('-stand').
Syllables
on — Open syllable, vowel-final.. span — Closed syllable, consonant-final.. ning — Closed syllable, consonant-final.. sto — Open syllable, vowel-final.. tand — Closed syllable, consonant-final.
Word Parts
Vowel-Ending Syllables
Syllables generally end in a vowel sound.
Consonant Cluster Maintenance
Consonant clusters are generally maintained within a syllable.
Compound Word Syllabification
Compound words are syllabified by breaking them down into their constituent parts.
- The 'ng' cluster is treated as a single unit.
- Regional variations in pronunciation might slightly alter vowel qualities.
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