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ontwikkelingsbeleid

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

6 syllables
19 characters
Dutch
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6syllables

ontwikkelingsbeleid

Linguistic Analysis

Syllables

on-twik-ke-lings-be-leid

Pronunciation

/ɔnˈtʋɪkələŋs.bəˈlɛit/

Stress

001011

Morphemes

ont- + wikkel- + -beleid

The word 'ontwikkelingsbeleid' is a compound noun divided into six syllables: on-twik-ke-lings-be-leid. Primary stress falls on 'be-'. The word is morphologically complex, consisting of a prefix, root, and multiple suffixes. Syllabification follows vowel-based division rules, avoiding digraph splitting and considering consonant cluster sonority.

Definitions

noun
  1. 1

    Development policy

    Development policy

    De overheid investeert in een nieuw ontwikkelingsbeleid.

    Het ontwikkelingsbeleid richt zich op armoedebestrijding.

Stress pattern

Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('be-'). Dutch stress generally falls on the penultimate syllable, but compound words often have stress on the first element of the final component.

Syllables

6
on/ɔn/
twik/tʋɪk/
ke/kə/
lings/ləŋs/
be/bə/
leid/lɛit/

on Open syllable, containing a low central rounded vowel and a nasal consonant.. twik Closed syllable, containing a voiceless alveolar stop, a labiodental approximant, and a close front unrounded vowel.. ke Open syllable, containing a voiceless velar stop and a schwa.. lings Closed syllable, containing a schwa, a voiced alveolar nasal, and a voiceless alveolar fricative.. be Open syllable, containing a voiced bilabial stop and a schwa. Primary stressed syllable.. leid Closed syllable, containing a voiced alveolar lateral approximant, a mid front unrounded vowel, and a voiceless dental fricative.

Vowel-Based Division

Syllables are generally formed around vowel sounds.

Avoid Digraph Splitting

Digraphs (e.g., 'oo', 'ee', 'ui') are kept together within a syllable.

Consonant Cluster Handling

Consonant clusters are divided based on sonority.

Compound Word Stress

Stress often falls on the first element of the final component in compound words.

  • Schwa reduction is a significant factor in Dutch pronunciation.
  • Regional variations in pronunciation may exist, but the core syllabification rules remain consistent.
Analysis by gemma3:27b · 6/10/2025

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