gewichtsverminderingenen
Syllables
ge-wichts-ver-min-de-rin-ge-nen
Pronunciation
/ɣəˈʋɪɣtsfərˈmɪndərɪŋə(n)/
Stress
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Morphemes
ge- + gewicht + -verminderingen
The word 'gewichtsverminderingen' is a complex Dutch noun meaning 'weight losses'. It is syllabified as ge-wichts-ver-min-de-rin-ge-nen, with stress on the antepenultimate syllable. It's formed through compounding and derivation, with a Germanic origin. Syllable division follows the vowel nucleus rule and maintains consonant clusters.
Definitions
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weight losses
weight losses
“De arts adviseerde gewichtsverminderingen.”
“Haar gewichtsverminderingen waren opmerkelijk.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the antepenultimate syllable ('min').
Syllables
ge — Open syllable, initial syllable.. wichts — Closed syllable, contains a consonant cluster.. ver — Open syllable.. min — Closed, stressed syllable.. de — Open syllable.. rin — Closed syllable, contains a consonant cluster.. ge — Open syllable.. nen — Open syllable, final syllable, 'n' can be elided.
Word Parts
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Vowel Nucleus Rule
Syllables are formed around vowel nuclei.
Consonant Cluster Maintenance
Consonant clusters are generally maintained within a syllable.
Stress Placement
Stress typically falls on the antepenultimate syllable in Dutch.
- The 'ch' in 'gewicht' is pronounced as /ɣ/.
- The final 'en' can be reduced or elided in casual speech.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may exist.
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