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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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