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spraakontwikkeling

Complete linguistic analysis including syllable division, pronunciation, morphology, and definitions.

5 syllables
18 characters
Dutch
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spraakontwikkeling

Linguistic Analysis

Syllables

spraak-on-twik-ke-ling

Pronunciation

/ˈspraːkɔnˈtʋɪkələŋ/

Stress

01001

Morphemes

spraak + ontwikkeling

The word 'spraakontwikkeling' is a Dutch compound noun divided into five syllables: spraak-on-twik-ke-ling. The primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable '-wikkel-'. The syllabification follows vowel-centered rules and prioritizes maximizing onsets. It consists of the root 'spraak' (speech) and the suffix 'ontwikkeling' (development).

Definitions

noun
  1. 1

    The process of developing the ability to speak.

    Speech development

    “De spraakontwikkeling van kinderen is een belangrijk onderwerp.”

    “Er zijn verschillende factoren die de spraakontwikkeling kunnen beïnvloeden.”

    syn:taalontwikkeling
    ant:spraakachterstand

Stress pattern

Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable '-wikkel-'. The first syllable 'spraak' and the syllables 'on', 'ke', and 'ling' are unstressed.

Syllables

5
spraak/spraːk/
on/ɔn/
twik/tʋɪk/
ke/kə/
ling/lɪŋ/

spraak — Open syllable, containing a long vowel /aː/. The 'sp' cluster forms the onset.. on — Closed syllable, containing a short vowel /ɔ/. Forms part of the compound.. twik — Closed syllable, containing a short vowel /ɪ/. The 'tw' cluster forms the onset.. ke — Open syllable, containing a schwa /ə/. Forms part of the suffix.. ling — Closed syllable, containing a short vowel /ɪ/. The 'ng' cluster forms the coda.

Word Parts

root

spraak

Germanic origin, meaning 'speech'.

suf

ontwikkeling

Germanic origin, composed of 'ont-' (developing) and '-wikkeling' (development process).

Similar Words

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Vowel-Centered Syllabification

Each syllable must contain a vowel sound.

Onset Maximization

Consonant clusters are generally kept together as onsets.

Penultimate Stress

Primary stress falls on the second-to-last syllable in most Dutch words.

  • The 'sp' and 'tw' consonant clusters are common in Dutch and are treated as onsets.
  • Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may exist, but do not significantly alter the syllabification.
Analysis by gemma3:27b · 6/13/2025

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