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ontwikkelingsmaatschappij

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

7 syllables
25 characters
Dutch
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7syllables

ontwikkelingsmaschappij

Linguistic Analysis

Syllables

on-twik-ke-lings-ma-schap-pij

Pronunciation

/ɔnˈtʋɪkələŋs.maː.ʃɑˈpɛi/

Stress

0101111

Morphemes

ont- + wikkel- + -maatschappij

The word 'ontwikkelingsmaatschappij' is a complex Dutch noun divided into seven syllables (on-twik-ke-lings-ma-schap-pij). It's a compound word with Germanic and French origins, and the primary stress falls on the antepenultimate syllable ('ma'). Syllabification follows Dutch rules prioritizing open syllables and preserving consonant clusters.

Definitions

noun
  1. 1

    A company or organization dedicated to the planning and execution of development projects (economic, social, urban, etc.).

    Development company/corporation

    De ontwikkelingsmaatschappij investeert in duurzame energie.

    De gemeente werkt samen met de ontwikkelingsmaatschappij om het centrum te revitaliseren.

Stress pattern

Primary stress falls on the antepenultimate syllable ('ma'). Dutch stress generally falls on the penultimate or antepenultimate syllable in words of this length.

Syllables

7
on/ɔn/
twik/tʋɪk/
ke/kə/
lings/lɪŋs/
ma/maː/
schap/ʃɑp/
pij/pɛi/

on Open syllable, initial syllable.. twik Closed syllable, contains a schwa.. ke Open syllable, schwa vowel.. lings Closed syllable, contains nasal vowel.. ma Open syllable, long vowel.. schap Closed syllable, contains a schwa.. pij Closed syllable, diphthong.

Vowel-Based Division

Syllables are generally divided around vowel sounds.

Consonant Cluster Preservation

Consonant clusters are generally kept together within a syllable.

Open Syllable Preference

Dutch favors open syllables (ending in a vowel) whenever possible.

  • The compound nature of the word requires considering the integrated pronunciation of its components.
  • Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may exist, but do not significantly affect syllable division.
Analysis by gemma3:27b · 6/6/2025

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