energiestofwisseling
Syllables
e-ner-gi-e-stof-wis-sel-ing
Pronunciation
/ɛnərˈɣi.stɔf.ʋɪs.sə.lɪŋ/
Stress
00010000
Morphemes
energi + stof + wissel-ing
The word 'energiestofwisseling' is a complex Dutch noun meaning 'metabolism'. It is divided into eight syllables with primary stress on the fourth syllable ('sel'). The word is formed through compounding, with 'energi-' as a prefix, 'stof' as a root, and 'wissel-ing' as a combined root and suffix. Syllable division follows Dutch rules prioritizing vowel sounds and maximizing onsets.
Definitions
- 1
The sum of all chemical processes that occur within a living organism in order to maintain life.
Metabolism
“Een trage energiestofwisseling kan leiden tot gewichtstoename.”
“De arts onderzocht zijn patiënt op afwijkingen in de energiestofwisseling.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('sel'), the antepenultimate syllable. This is typical for Dutch words of this length.
Syllables
e-ner-gi — Open syllable, initial vowel. First syllable, unstressed.. gi-e-stof — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant. Second syllable, unstressed.. stof-wis — Closed syllable, ending in a consonant. Third syllable, unstressed.. sel-ing — Closed syllable, ending in a nasal consonant. Fourth syllable, stressed.
Word Parts
Onset Maximization
Attempting to create syllables with consonant onsets whenever possible.
Vowel Centering
Each syllable must contain a vowel sound.
Diphthong Preservation
Diphthongs are not split across syllable boundaries.
Consonant Cluster Handling
Consonant clusters are generally maintained within a syllable unless they are easily separable based on sonority.
- Dutch allows for some flexibility in syllable division, particularly with consonant clusters.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation exist but do not typically affect syllable division.
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