sisteemontwikeling
Syllables
sis-teem-on-twik-e-ling
Pronunciation
/ˈsɪsˌteːmɔnˌtʋɪkəlɪŋ/
Stress
010001
Morphemes
ont- + wikkel + -ing
The word 'systeemontwikkeling' is a compound noun divided into six syllables: sis-teem-on-twik-e-ling. Stress falls on the penultimate syllable 'twik'. Syllabification follows Dutch rules of onset maximization and avoiding single-letter syllables. The word is morphologically composed of the root 'systeem' and 'ontwikkeling', with 'ont-' as a prefix and '-ing' as a suffix.
Definitions
- 1
The process of creating or improving a system.
System development
“De systeemontwikkeling kostte veel tijd en geld.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable 'twik' (4th syllable). The first syllable 'sis' and the last syllable 'ling' are unstressed.
Syllables
sis — Open syllable, initial consonant cluster.. teem — Open syllable, long vowel.. on — Closed syllable, onset consonant.. twik — Closed syllable, stressed syllable, consonant cluster.. e — Open syllable, schwa vowel.. ling — Closed syllable, final consonant cluster.
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Dutch syllabification prioritizes creating syllables with maximal onsets (consonant clusters at the beginning of the syllable).
Avoid Single-Letter Syllables
The language avoids creating syllables consisting of a single vowel or consonant whenever possible.
Penultimate Stress
Dutch generally places primary stress on the penultimate syllable of a word.
- The 'ntw' cluster in 'ontwikkeling' is a common example of a complex consonant cluster that Dutch syllabification accommodates.
- The long vowel /e:/ in 'teem' influences the syllable weight and stress pattern.
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