ontwikkelingsbijstand
Syllables
on-twik-ke-lings-bij-stand
Pronunciation
/ɔnˈtʋɪkələŋsˌbɛi̯stɑnt/
Stress
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Morphemes
ont- + wikkel- + -ingsbijstand
The word 'ontwikkelingsbijstand' is a compound noun syllabified into on-twik-ke-lings-bij-stand. Primary stress falls on 'twik'. It's composed of the prefix 'ont-', root 'wikkel-', and suffixes '-ingsbijstand'. Syllabification follows vowel peak and consonant cluster rules, typical of Dutch phonology.
Definitions
- 1
Assistance or aid specifically aimed at the development of a country or region.
Development aid
“De regering investeert in ontwikkelingsbijstand.”
“Ontwikkelingsbijstand is essentieel voor armoedebestrijding.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('twik'). Dutch stress generally falls on the penultimate syllable, but compound words often have stress on the first element of the final component.
Syllables
on — Open syllable, unstressed.. twik — Closed syllable, primary stressed.. ke — Open syllable, unstressed.. lings — Closed syllable, unstressed.. bij — Closed syllable, unstressed.. stand — Closed syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
ont-
Dutch prefix meaning 'un-', 'dis-', or indicating the beginning of an action/state. Germanic origin.
wikkel-
Dutch root related to 'wikkelen' - to wrap, to develop. Germanic origin.
-ingsbijstand
Combination of -ing (forming a noun from a verb) and -bijstand (aid, assistance). Germanic origin.
Vowel Peak
Each syllable must contain a vowel sound.
Consonant Clusters
Consonant clusters are generally maintained within a syllable unless they are unpronounceable.
Compound Word Syllabification
Compound words are syllabified as if they were separate words joined together.
Stress Placement
Primary stress usually falls on the penultimate syllable, but can shift in compound words.
- The 'ng' cluster is always treated as a single unit within a syllable.
- The 'bij' cluster is a common and accepted syllable onset.
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