ontwikkelingsbelangen
Syllables
on-t-wik-ke-lings-be-lan-gen
Pronunciation
/ɔnˈtʋɪkələ(ŋ)sbeˈlaŋə(n)/
Stress
01001010
Morphemes
ont- + wikkel- + -ingsbelangen
The Dutch word 'ontwikkelingsbelangen' (development interests) is syllabified as on-t-wik-ke-lings-be-lan-gen, with stress on 'lan'. It's a compound noun formed from a prefix, root, and multiple suffixes, following standard Dutch syllabification rules based on vowel sounds.
Definitions
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Development interests
Development interests
“De overheid moet de ontwikkelingsbelangen van de regio beschermen.”
“Er is een conflict tussen economische en ontwikkelingsbelangen.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable 'lan' (be-**lan**-gen). This follows the Law of Final Syllables in Dutch.
Syllables
on — Open syllable, initial syllable.. t — Closed syllable, single consonant.. wik — Closed syllable, contains a short vowel.. ke — Open syllable, contains a schwa.. lings — Closed syllable, contains a short vowel and nasal consonant.. be — Open syllable, contains a schwa.. lan — Open syllable, contains a long vowel and nasal consonant.. gen — Open syllable, contains a schwa and voiced velar fricative.
Word Parts
Vowel-Based Division
Syllables are generally formed around vowel sounds.
Avoid Diphthong Splitting
Diphthongs are kept within a single syllable.
Consonant Cluster Handling
Consonant clusters are generally kept together unless easily separable.
Prefix/Suffix Boundaries
Prefixes and suffixes are often separated into distinct syllables.
- The pronunciation of the velar nasal (ŋ) can vary.
- The schwa sound (ə) can be reduced or omitted in rapid speech.
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