ontwikelingsproblemen
Syllables
on-twi-ke-lings-pro-ble-men
Pronunciation
/ɔnˈtʋɪkələŋsproˈblɛmə(n)/
Stress
0000101
Morphemes
ont- + wikkel- + -ingsproblemen
The word 'ontwikkelingsproblemen' is a complex Dutch compound noun. Syllabification follows the principle of maximizing onsets, with stress on the antepenultimate syllable. It consists of a prefix 'ont-', root 'wikkel-', and suffixes '-ingsproblemen'. The phonetic transcription reflects typical Dutch vowel and consonant sounds, including potential schwa reduction.
Definitions
- 1
Developmental problems; difficulties related to development (physical, cognitive, emotional).
Developmental problems
“De kinderen met ontwikkelingsproblemen kregen extra begeleiding.”
“De school heeft expertise in het omgaan met ontwikkelingsproblemen.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the antepenultimate syllable 'pro-ble-men'. The final syllable '-men' can also receive secondary stress in some pronunciations.
Syllables
on — Open syllable, unstressed.. twi — Open syllable, unstressed.. ke — Open syllable, unstressed. Schwa reduction common.. lings — Closed syllable, unstressed.. pro — Open syllable, stressed.. ble — Open syllable, unstressed.. men — Closed syllable, stressed. Schwa reduction possible.
Word Parts
ont-
Dutch, prefix meaning 'un-', 'dis-', or indicating a process of becoming. Old Dutch origin.
wikkel-
Dutch, related to 'wrap', 'fold', 'develop'. Germanic origin.
-ingsproblemen
Combination of -ing (gerund/present participle, functioning as part of noun formation) and -problemen (problems - noun, Latin origin).
Maximize Onsets
Dutch syllabification generally prefers to include as many consonants as possible in the onset of a syllable.
Vowel as Syllable Nucleus
Each syllable must contain a vowel, which serves as its nucleus.
- Schwa reduction in unstressed syllables is common and can affect pronunciation.
- Consonant cluster simplification can occur in rapid speech, but the standard syllabification maintains the clusters.
- Regional variations in pronunciation may exist, potentially influencing syllable boundaries slightly.
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