ontwikkelingsruimte
Syllables
on-twik-ke-lings-ruim-te
Pronunciation
/ɔnˈtʋɪkələŋsˈrœymtə/
Stress
001011
Morphemes
ont- + wikkel- + -ings-
The word 'ontwikkelingsruimte' is a Dutch compound noun divided into six syllables. Stress falls on the final element ('ruimte'). Syllabification follows standard Dutch rules based on vowel nuclei and permissible consonant clusters. The word consists of a prefix, root, and two suffixes, all of Germanic origin.
Definitions
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Space for development
Development space
“De stad investeert in ontwikkelingsruimte voor jonge ondernemers.”
“Er is behoefte aan meer ontwikkelingsruimte in de wijk.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable of 'ruimte', the final component. This is typical for Dutch compound nouns.
Syllables
on — Open syllable, vowel nucleus.. twik — Closed syllable, consonant cluster onset.. ke — Open syllable, vowel nucleus.. lings — Closed syllable, consonant cluster coda.. ruim — Closed syllable, consonant cluster coda.. te — Open syllable, vowel nucleus.
Word Parts
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Vowel Nucleus Rule
Syllables are formed around vowel nuclei.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are maintained within a syllable if pronounceable.
Dutch Compound Stress Rule
Stress typically falls on the penultimate syllable of the final element in compound nouns.
- Potential for slight vowel reduction in unstressed syllables depending on regional accent.
- Consonant cluster simplification is rare but possible in some dialects.
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