gewichtsvermindering
Syllables
ge-wichts-ver-min-de-ring
Pronunciation
/ɣəˈʋɪɣtsfərˈmɪndərɪŋ/
Stress
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Morphemes
ge- + wicht + vermindering
The word 'gewichtsvermindering' is a compound noun divided into six syllables: ge-wichts-ver-min-de-ring. The primary stress falls on 'min'. It's formed from the prefix 'ge-', root 'wicht', interfix '-s-', and suffix '-vermindering'. Syllabification follows the vowel nucleus and consonant cluster rules of Dutch.
Definitions
- 1
The process or state of losing weight.
Weight loss
“Haar gewichtsvermindering was indrukwekkend.”
“De arts adviseerde gewichtsvermindering.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the antepenultimate syllable ('min').
Syllables
ge- — Open syllable, unstressed.. wichts- — Closed syllable, unstressed.. ver- — Open syllable, unstressed.. min- — Closed syllable, primary stressed.. de- — Open syllable, unstressed.. ring- — Closed syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
Vowel Nucleus Rule
Syllables are formed around vowel nuclei.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are generally maintained within a syllable unless easily separable.
Stress Placement Rule
Stress typically falls on the antepenultimate syllable in Dutch words.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation (e.g., /ɣ/ vs. /x/).
- The 'ch' sound can be realized as /x/ or /ɣ/ depending on regional variation.
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