ontwikkelingsgronden
Syllables
ont-wik-ke-lings-gron-den
Pronunciation
/ɔnˈtʋɪkələŋsɣrɔndə(n)/
Stress
100000
Morphemes
ont + wikkel + ings
The word 'ontwikkelingsgronden' is a complex Dutch noun divided into six syllables: ont-wik-ke-lings-gron-den. It consists of the prefix 'ont-', the root 'wikkel-', and the suffixes '-ings' and '-gronden'. The primary stress falls on the first syllable. Syllabification follows Dutch rules prioritizing vowel sounds and avoiding unnecessary consonant cluster breaks.
Definitions
- 1
grounds for development
Development grounds/foundations
“De overheid investeert in de ontwikkelingsgronden van de regio.”
“We moeten de ontwikkelingsgronden voor jongeren verbeteren.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the first syllable ('ont'). Dutch stress is generally weak, but this syllable receives slightly more emphasis.
Syllables
ont — Open syllable, stressed.. wik — Closed syllable, unstressed.. ke — Open syllable, unstressed.. lings — Closed syllable, unstressed.. gron — Closed syllable, unstressed.. den — Open syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
Vowel Peak
Each syllable contains a vowel sound.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are maintained unless they are overly complex.
Suffix Rule
Suffixes are often separated into their own syllables.
- The schwa sound /ə/ at the end of the word can be reduced or elided in rapid speech.
- Regional variations in the pronunciation of the 'g' sound.
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