ontwikkelingsachterstand
Syllables
on-twik-ke-lings-ach-ter-stand
Pronunciation
/ɔnˈtʋɪkələŋsɑχtərstɑnt/
Stress
0100000
Morphemes
ont- + wikkel- + -ingsachterstand
The word 'ontwikkelingsachterstand' is a complex Dutch noun syllabified into seven syllables: on-twik-ke-lings-ach-ter-stand. Stress falls on '-wikkel-'. Syllabification follows Dutch rules prioritizing open syllables and treating consonant clusters as single units. The word is a compound noun formed from several morphemes with Germanic origins, denoting a developmental delay.
Definitions
- 1
A delay in the normal development of a child, typically in areas such as cognitive, physical, or social skills.
Developmental delay
“Het kind heeft een ontwikkelingsachterstand in de spraak.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable '-wikkel-'. Dutch generally stresses the penultimate syllable.
Syllables
on — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. twik — Consonant cluster 'tw', followed by a vowel.. ke — Open syllable, consonant followed by schwa.. lings — Consonant cluster 'ng' in the coda.. ach — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. ter — Open syllable, consonant followed by schwa.. stand — Consonant cluster 'st', followed by a vowel.
Word Parts
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Open Syllable Rule
Syllables ending in a vowel sound are considered open.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Certain consonant clusters are treated as single units within a syllable.
Avoid Diphthong Splitting
Diphthongs are kept within a single syllable.
Vowel-Centric Division
Syllable division prioritizes keeping vowel sounds together.
- Pronunciation of /ʋ/ vs. /v/ varies regionally, but doesn't alter syllabification.
- Dutch compound words often follow these syllabification rules consistently.
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