afweeronderdrukkend
Syllables
af-weer-on-der-druk-kend
Pronunciation
/ɑfˈʋeːroːn.drʏk.kənt/
Stress
010010
Morphemes
af + weer + onderdrukkend
The word 'afweeronderdrukkend' is a complex Dutch adjective meaning 'immunosuppressive'. It is syllabified as af-weer-on-der-druk-kend, with primary stress on 'druk-'. The word is formed through compounding and derivation, following typical Dutch morphological rules. Syllable division prioritizes vowel sounds and avoids single-consonant onsets.
Definitions
- 1
Relating to the suppression of the immune system.
Immunosuppressive
“De arts gebruikte afweeronderdrukkende medicijnen.”
“Afweeronderdrukkende therapie kan helpen bij auto-immuunziekten.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the antepenultimate syllable ('druk-'). The stress pattern is typical for Dutch adjectives of this length.
Syllables
af — Open syllable, containing a short vowel and a voiced fricative.. weer — Open syllable, containing a long vowel and a voiced fricative.. on — Closed syllable, containing a short vowel and a nasal consonant.. der — Closed syllable, containing a short vowel and a voiced alveolar plosive.. druk — Closed syllable, containing a short vowel and a voiced alveolar plosive.. kend — Closed syllable, containing a schwa and a voiced alveolar plosive.
Word Parts
Vowel-Centered Syllabification
Each syllable contains a vowel sound, forming the nucleus.
Avoid Single-Consonant Onsets
Consonants are generally grouped with following vowels to avoid leaving a single consonant at the beginning of a syllable.
Digraph Preservation
Digraphs (e.g., 'oo', 'ee') are kept together within a syllable.
Compound Word Syllabification
Compounds are divided based on the individual morphemes that compose them.
- The 'r' sound can be vocalized or reduced in unstressed syllables, but it still influences syllable weight.
- Dutch syllabification generally avoids leaving a single consonant at the beginning of a syllable.
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