ontwapeningsonderhandelingen
Syllables
on-twa-pe-nings-on-der-han-de-lin-gen
Pronunciation
/ɔnˈʋɑpənɪŋzɔndərɦɑndələŋən/
Stress
0000001000
Morphemes
ont- + wapen- + -ings-onderhandelingen
The word *ontwapeningsonderhandelingen* is a complex Dutch compound noun. Syllabification follows vowel-centered rules, avoiding diphthong splits and maintaining consonant clusters. Stress falls on the antepenultimate syllable. The word is morphologically rich, built from prefixes, roots, and suffixes. Its structure is typical of Dutch, allowing for long, pronounceable words.
Definitions
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Disarmament negotiations
Disarmament negotiations
“De ontwapeningsonderhandelingen liepen vast door het gebrek aan vertrouwen.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the antepenultimate syllable ('han').
Syllables
on — Open syllable, unstressed.. twa — Open syllable, unstressed.. pe — Open syllable, unstressed, schwa reduction.. nings — Closed syllable, unstressed.. on — Open syllable, unstressed.. der — Open syllable, unstressed, schwa reduction.. han — Open syllable, stressed.. de — Open syllable, unstressed, schwa reduction.. lin — Open syllable, unstressed.. gen — Open syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
Vowel-Centered Syllabification
Each syllable contains a vowel sound.
Avoid Diphthong Splitting
Diphthongs are kept within a single syllable.
Consonant Cluster Handling
Consonant clusters are generally maintained within a syllable.
Compound Word Syllabification
Compound words are syllabified as if they were separate words joined together.
- Schwa reduction in unstressed syllables.
- The length of the word and the resulting long syllables are typical of Dutch compounding.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may exist but do not significantly alter syllabification.
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