Word Analysis

gewrichtsverstĳving

Complete linguistic analysis including syllable division, pronunciation, morphology, and definitions.

5 syllables

19 characters

Dutch

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5syllables

gewrichtsverstijving

Linguistic Analysis

Syllables

ge-wrichts-ver-stij-ving

Pronunciation

/ɣəˈvrɪxts.fərˈstɛi̯.vɪŋ/

Stress

01011

Morphemes

ge- + wricht- + -verstijving

The word 'gewrichtsverstijving' is a complex Dutch noun meaning 'joint stiffness'. It is divided into five syllables: ge-wrichts-ver-stij-ving, with primary stress on 'ver'. The syllabification follows Dutch rules prioritizing open syllables and respecting morpheme boundaries. The word is formed from a prefix, root, and multiple suffixes.

Definitions

noun

1
Joint stiffness; the condition of restricted movement in a joint.
Joint stiffness
“De patiënt klaagde over gewrichtsverstĳving in de knie.”
“Gewrichtsverstĳving kan een symptoom zijn van artritis.”
syn:gewrichtsbeperking stijfheid van de gewrichten
ant:gewrichtsbewegelijkheid soepelheid

Stress pattern

Primary stress falls on the antepenultimate syllable 'ver'. Dutch stress generally falls on the penultimate or antepenultimate syllable, with longer words tending towards antepenultimate stress.

Syllables

ge/ɣə/

wrichts/vrɪxts/

ver/fər/

stij/stɛi̯/

ving/vɪŋ/

ge — Open syllable, unstressed, prefix.. wrichts — Closed syllable, part of the root, contains a consonant cluster.. ver — Open syllable, stressed, prefix.. stij — Closed syllable, part of the root, contains a consonant cluster.. ving — Closed syllable, suffix, final syllable.

Word Parts

pre

ge-

Dutch prefix indicating a state or result, often derived from a verb.

root

wricht-

Old Dutch/Germanic, related to 'wrench', 'twist', ultimately from Proto-Germanic *wrīkaną.

suf

-verstijving

Combination of the intensifier 'ver-', the root 'stijv-' (stiff), and the nominalizing suffix '-ing'.

Similar Words

verstopping bevestiging verandering

Onset Maximization

Consonant clusters are maximized within syllables where possible (e.g., 'st' in 'stij').

Open Syllable Preference

Dutch favors open syllables (CV) over closed syllables (CVC).

Morpheme Boundary Consideration

Syllable division respects morpheme boundaries, avoiding breaking up related morphemes.

The 'ĳ' digraph represents a diphthong /ɛi̯/. The 'v' between 'ver' and 'stijv' is a potential division point, but morphemic structure favors 'ver-stijv-'.
Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may exist, but do not significantly alter the syllable division.

Analysis by gemma3:27b · 6/11/2025

Nearby Words

17 words

Before

gewrichtsontsteking gewrichtsontstekingen gewrichtspijn gewrichtspijnen gewrichtsreuma gewrichtsreumatiek gewrichtsschade gewrichtsverstijving

gewrichtsverstĳving(current)

After

gewrichtsvervangend gewrichtsvervangende gewrichtsziekte gewrichtsziekten gewrichtsziektes gewriemel gewriemeld gewriggeld

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