gewrichtsbewegingen
Syllables
ge-wrichts-be-we-gin-gen
Pronunciation
/ɣəˈʋrɪxts.bəˈʋeːɣɪŋən/
Stress
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Morphemes
ge- + wricht + -sbe-weg-ing-en
The word 'gewrichtsbewegingen' is a Dutch compound noun. It is divided into six syllables: ge-wrichts-be-we-gin-gen. The primary stress falls on the fourth syllable. The syllabification follows the vowel nucleus rule and maintains consonant clusters. It consists of a prefix, root, and several suffixes of Germanic origin.
Definitions
- 1
Joint movements; the act of moving joints.
Joint movements
“De fysiotherapeut analyseerde de gewrichtsbewegingen van de patiënt.”
“Regelmatige gewrichtsbewegingen zijn belangrijk voor de gezondheid.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('gen'). Dutch stress is generally penultimate, but compound words can shift stress earlier.
Syllables
ge — Open syllable, initial syllable.. wrichts — Closed syllable, containing a consonant cluster.. be — Open syllable.. we — Open syllable.. gin — Closed syllable, nasal ending.. gen — Closed syllable, plural marker.
Word Parts
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Vowel Nucleus Rule
Syllables are formed around vowel nuclei. Each syllable must contain at least one vowel sound.
Consonant Cluster Maintenance
Consonant clusters are generally maintained within a syllable unless they are easily separable based on phonotactic constraints.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may exist, but do not significantly alter syllabification.
- The 'sch' sound can sometimes be treated as a single unit, but is broken down here for clarity.
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