bloeddrukverhogende
Syllables
bloed-druk-ver-ho-gen-de
Pronunciation
/ˈbluːtˌdrʏk.vərˈhoːɣən.də/
Stress
001010
Morphemes
ver- + bloed-druk-hoog + -ende
The word 'bloeddrukverhogende' is syllabified as 'bloed-druk-ver-ho-gen-de', with primary stress on 'ver'. It's a compound adjective formed from Germanic roots, and its syllabification follows Dutch rules prioritizing vowel centering and onset maximization. The word means 'blood pressure raising'.
Definitions
- 1
Causing or tending to raise blood pressure.
Blood pressure raising
“De arts waarschuwde voor bloeddrukverhogende medicijnen.”
“Een bloeddrukverhogende levensstijl kan leiden tot hartproblemen.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the antepenultimate syllable ('ver'). The first syllable ('bloed') and the fifth syllable ('gen') receive secondary stress, though it is less pronounced.
Syllables
bloed — Open syllable, containing a long vowel /uː/. Onset: /bl/, Coda: /t/.. druk — Open syllable, containing a short vowel /ʏ/. Onset: /dr/, Coda: /k/.. ver — Open syllable, containing a reduced vowel /ə/. Onset: /v/, Coda: /r/.. ho — Open syllable, containing a long vowel /oː/. Onset: /h/, Coda: /o/.. gen — Open syllable, containing a schwa /ə/. Onset: /ɣ/, Coda: /n/.. de — Open syllable, containing a schwa /ə/. Onset: /d/, Coda: /ə/.
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Dutch prefers to include as many consonants as possible in the syllable onset (e.g., 'dr' in 'druk').
Vowel Centering
Syllables are built around vowel sounds, and each syllable typically contains one vowel.
Avoid Diphthong Splitting
Diphthongs are kept within a single syllable.
Compound Word Syllabification
Compound words are syllabified as if they were single words, applying the above rules consistently.
- The prefix 'ver-' can sometimes be pronounced with a reduced vowel or elided in rapid speech, but its syllabic weight is maintained for syllabification.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may exist, but do not significantly alter the syllabification.
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