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ontwapeningsbespreking

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

7 syllables
22 characters
Dutch
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7syllables

ontwapeningsbespreking

Linguistic Analysis

Syllables

ont-wa-pe-nings-be-spre-king

Pronunciation

/ɔnˈʋaːpənɪŋs.bəˈspreːkɪŋ/

Stress

000111

Morphemes

ont- + wapen- + -ingsbespreking

The word *ontwapeningsbespreking* is a complex Dutch noun formed through compounding and derivation. Syllabification follows vowel peak and consonant cluster rules, with primary stress on the antepenultimate syllable. The word means 'disarmament discussion' and is a typical example of Dutch word formation.

Definitions

noun
  1. 1

    Disarmament discussion

    Disarmament discussion

    De ontwapeningsbespreking liep vast door de harde eisen van beide partijen.

Stress pattern

Primary stress falls on the antepenultimate syllable 'be'. Secondary stress is less pronounced on 'spre'.

Syllables

7
ont/ɔnt/
wa/ʋaː/
pe/pə/
nings/nɪŋs/
be/bə/
spre/spreː/
king/kɪŋ/

ont Open syllable, initial syllable.. wa Open syllable, contains a long vowel.. pe Open syllable, unstressed.. nings Closed syllable, contains 'ng' cluster.. be Open syllable, stressed.. spre Open syllable, contains a long vowel, stressed.. king Closed syllable, final syllable.

Vowel Peak

Each syllable contains a vowel sound, forming the nucleus.

Consonant Clusters

Consonant clusters are maintained within syllables unless exceptionally long.

Morpheme Boundaries

Syllable division often aligns with morpheme boundaries, but is not strictly enforced.

  • The length of the word and the number of suffixes present a challenge.
  • The 'ng' cluster is a typical Dutch feature and is always kept together within a syllable.
  • Regional variations in pronunciation might slightly affect perceived syllable boundaries, but the core syllabification remains consistent.
Analysis by gemma3:27b · 6/7/2025

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