ontwikelingsmaschappeij
Syllables
on-t-wi-ke-lings-ma-schap-peij
Pronunciation
/ɔnˈtʋɪkələŋs.maː.ʃɑp.ɛi̯/
Stress
00001001
Morphemes
ont- + wikkel- + -ingsmaatschappij
The word 'ontwikkelingsmaatschappij' is a complex Dutch noun divided into eight syllables based on the principles of maximizing open syllables and maintaining consonant clusters. The primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable 'ma'. It's a compound word with Germanic and Old French origins, meaning 'development corporation'.
Definitions
- 1
Development corporation
Development corporation
“De ontwikkelingsmaatschappij investeert in duurzame projecten.”
“Zij werkt voor een ontwikkelingsmaatschappij.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable 'ma' (position 5).
Syllables
on — Open syllable, initial syllable.. t — Syllable onset, consonant only.. wi — Open syllable.. ke — Open syllable.. lings — Closed syllable, contains 'ng' cluster.. ma — Open syllable, stressed syllable.. schap — Closed syllable, contains 'sch' cluster.. peij — Open syllable, contains diphthong 'ij'.
Word Parts
ont-
Dutch prefix meaning 'un-', 'dis-', or indicating a process of becoming. Origin: Old Dutch.
wikkel-
Dutch root related to 'wrap', 'wind', 'develop'. Origin: Germanic.
-ingsmaatschappij
Combination of suffixes and root forming a compound noun. -ing: present participle/gerund. -s: genitive marker. -maatschappij: society/company. Origin: Germanic and Old French.
Similar Words
Open Syllable Preference
Dutch favors syllables ending in vowels (open syllables).
Consonant Cluster Maintenance
Consonant clusters are generally maintained unless they are difficult to pronounce.
Diphthong Treatment
Diphthongs like 'ij' are treated as single vowel sounds within a syllable.
- The 'ng' cluster is a common feature and doesn't pose a significant syllabification challenge.
- The 'sch' cluster is treated as a single unit.
- The 'ij' digraph is treated as a single vowel sound.
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