ontwapeningsproces
Syllables
on-twa-pen-ings-pro-ces
Pronunciation
/ɔnˈʋaːpənɪŋs.prɔ.sɛs/
Stress
000101
Morphemes
ont- + wapen- + -ings-
The word *ontwapeningsproces* is a complex Dutch noun formed through compounding and affixation. It is divided into six syllables: on-twa-pen-ings-pro-ces, with primary stress on the penultimate syllable. Syllabification follows Dutch rules prioritizing vowel-final syllables and maintaining permissible consonant clusters.
Definitions
- 1
The process of disarmament; the act of reducing or abolishing weapons.
Disarmament process
“Het ontwapeningsproces verliep traag.”
“De regering steunde het ontwapeningsproces.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable 'pro'.
Syllables
on — Open syllable, vowel-final.. twa — Open syllable, vowel-final.. pen — Closed syllable, consonant-final.. ings — Closed syllable, consonant cluster-final.. pro — Open syllable, consonant cluster-initial.. ces — Closed syllable, consonant-final.
Word Parts
Vowel-Final Syllables
Syllables generally end in a vowel sound.
Consonant Clusters
Permissible consonant clusters are maintained within syllables unless breaking them is necessary to avoid syllable-initial clusters.
- Dutch allows for complex consonant clusters, requiring careful consideration during syllabification.
- Affixes are generally kept intact during syllable division.
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