ontwikkelingssteun
Syllables
on-twik-ke-lings-steun
Pronunciation
/ɔnˈtʋɪkələŋsˈstœyn/
Stress
01011
Morphemes
ont- + wikkel- + ings-
The word 'ontwikkelingssteun' is a compound noun divided into five syllables: on-twik-ke-lings-steun. The primary stress falls on the 'lings' syllable. Syllabification follows the principles of maximizing onsets and ensuring each syllable has a vowel nucleus. The word consists of a prefix 'ont-', a root 'wikkel-', and suffixes '-ings-' and '-steun'.
Definitions
- 1
Aid or support for development.
Development aid
“De regering verhoogde de ontwikkelingssteun.”
“Ontwikkelingssteun is essentieel voor armere landen.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the antepenultimate syllable ('lings').
Syllables
on — Open syllable, simple vowel sound.. twik — Closed syllable, consonant cluster onset.. ke — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. lings — Closed syllable, velar nasal coda.. steun — Closed syllable, consonant cluster onset, diphthong coda.
Word Parts
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Maximize Onset
Consonant clusters are included in the syllable onset whenever possible.
Vowel Nucleus
Each syllable must contain a vowel nucleus.
- Dutch allows for complex consonant clusters.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation (e.g., /œy/ in '-steun').
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