ontwikkelingssector
Syllables
on-twik-ke-lings-sec-tor
Pronunciation
/ɔnˈtʋɪkələŋsɛktɔr/
Stress
000100
Morphemes
ont- + wikkel- + -ings-
The word 'ontwikkelingssector' is a Dutch compound noun meaning 'development sector'. It is divided into six syllables: on-twik-ke-lings-sec-tor, with primary stress on 'sec'. The syllabification follows Dutch rules of vowel-consonant separation and consonant cluster retention. Its morphemic structure reveals Germanic and Latin origins.
Definitions
- 1
The part of the economy or society concerned with promoting development, especially in developing countries.
Development sector
“De overheid investeert in de ontwikkelingssector.”
“Hij werkt in de ontwikkelingssector.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable 'sec'. Dutch compound words often shift stress away from the initial syllable.
Syllables
on — Open syllable, initial syllable.. twik — Closed syllable, contains a consonant cluster.. ke — Open syllable.. lings — Closed syllable, contains a consonant cluster.. sec — Open syllable, penultimate syllable, primary stress.. tor — Closed syllable, final syllable.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Consonant Separation
Syllables are generally divided after a vowel sound.
Consonant Cluster Retention
Consonant clusters are kept together within a syllable unless they are easily pronounced separately.
Compound Word Stress
Stress in compound words often falls on the penultimate syllable.
- Regional variations in pronunciation might slightly affect syllable boundaries.
- The word's compound nature influences its stress pattern.
- The 'lv' cluster in 'ontwikkelings' is a common point of variation, but generally remains within the syllable.
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