ontwikkelingswereld
Syllables
ont-wik-ke-lings-we-reld
Pronunciation
/ɔnˈtʋɪkələŋsʋɛrəlt/
Stress
010001
Morphemes
ont- + wikkel- + -ingswereld
The word 'ontwikkelingswereld' is a compound noun divided into six syllables: ont-wik-ke-lings-we-reld. Stress falls on the penultimate syllable. It's composed of a Germanic prefix 'ont-', root 'wikkel-', and a combined suffix '-ingswereld'. Syllabification follows Dutch rules allowing consonant clusters and vowel-based division.
Definitions
- 1
The developing world; the world's poorer countries.
The developing world
“De ontwikkelingswereld heeft behoefte aan meer hulp.”
“Hij werkt in de ontwikkelingswereld.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('reld').
Syllables
ont — Open syllable, stressed.. wik — Open syllable, unstressed.. ke — Open syllable, unstressed.. lings — Closed syllable, unstressed.. we — Open syllable, unstressed.. reld — Closed syllable, stressed.
Word Parts
Consonant Clusters
Dutch allows consonant clusters within syllables, especially at the beginning and end.
Vowel-Based Division
Syllables are generally formed around vowel sounds.
Compound Word Syllabification
Each component of a compound word retains its original syllabification.
- The 'ng' sound in 'wikkelings' is a velar nasal and forms a single unit within the syllable.
- The 'd' at the end of 'wereld' is pronounced, contributing to the syllable's closure.
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