gezichtstoornissen
Syllables
ge-zichts-toor-nis-sen
Pronunciation
/ɣəˈzɪxts.toːr.nɪs.ən/
Stress
01001
Morphemes
ge- + zicht + -stoornissen
The word 'gezichtsstoornissen' is a complex Dutch noun formed through compounding and derivation. It is divided into five syllables: ge-zichts-toor-nis-sen, with primary stress on the antepenultimate syllable. Syllabification follows vowel-based rules and maintains pronounceable consonant clusters. The word refers to facial disorders.
Definitions
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Facial disorders
Facial disorders
“De patiënt leed aan ernstige gezichtsstoornissen na het ongeluk.”
“Gezichtsstoornissen kunnen verschillende oorzaken hebben.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the antepenultimate syllable ('toor'). The stress pattern is typical for Dutch compound nouns.
Syllables
ge- — Open syllable, initial syllable.. -zichts — Closed syllable, containing the 'ch' phoneme.. -toor- — Open syllable, containing a long vowel.. -nis- — Closed syllable, containing a short vowel and consonant cluster.. -sen — Open syllable, final syllable.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Based Syllabification
Syllables are formed around vowel sounds. Each vowel typically forms the nucleus of a syllable.
Consonant Cluster Maintenance
Consonant clusters are generally maintained within a syllable if pronounceable in Dutch.
- The 'ch' in 'zichts' is a single phoneme /x/ in Dutch, influencing syllabification.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may exist, but do not significantly alter the syllabification.
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