ademhalingsproblemen
Syllables
a-dem-ha-lings-pro-ble-men
Pronunciation
/aˈdɛmɦaːlɪŋsproˈblɛmə(n)/
Stress
0010010
Morphemes
a- + ademhaling + -sproblemen
The word *ademhalingsproblemen* is a compound noun divided into seven syllables: a-dem-ha-lings-pro-ble-men. Stress falls on *halings* and *ble*. It's formed from the prefix *a-*, the root *ademhaling* (breathing), and the suffix *-sproblemen* (problems). Syllabification follows Dutch rules favoring open syllables and avoiding breaking consonant clusters.
Definitions
- 1
Breathing problems; difficulties with respiration.
Breathing problems
“Hij heeft ernstige ademhalingsproblemen.”
“De arts onderzocht haar ademhalingsproblemen.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable (*halings* and *ble*). The first syllable *a* is unstressed.
Syllables
a — Open syllable, unstressed.. dem — Closed syllable, unstressed.. ha — Open syllable, stressed.. lings — Closed syllable, unstressed.. pro — Open syllable, unstressed.. ble — Closed syllable, stressed.. men — Closed syllable, unstressed. The (n) is often reduced or elided.
Word Parts
a-
Originally a prefix indicating a state or action, now largely fused with the root.
ademhaling
From Germanic roots: *adem* (breath) and *haling* (act of breathing).
-sproblemen
Contraction of *se problemen* (its problems). *sprobleem* from French *problème* (Latin *problema*), with plural *-en*.
Open Syllable Preference
Dutch favors syllables ending in vowels.
Avoid Breaking Consonant Clusters
Consonant clusters are generally kept together.
Morpheme Boundary Consideration
Syllable division respects morpheme boundaries.
Penultimate Stress
Stress falls on the second-to-last syllable.
- The consonant cluster *hl* is permissible in Dutch.
- The contraction *sproblemen* is a common phenomenon.
- Vowel reduction in unstressed syllables is common.
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