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ontwikkelingsachterstand

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

7 syllables
24 characters
Dutch
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7syllables

ontwikkelingsachterstand

Linguistic Analysis

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

noun
  1. 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

7
on/ɔn/
twik/tʋɪk/
ke/kə/
lings/lɪŋs/
ach/ɑχ/
ter/tər/
stand/stɑnt/

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.

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.
Analysis by gemma3:27b · 6/6/2025

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