gezichtuitdrukking
Syllables
ge-zicht-uit-druk-king
Pronunciation
/ɣəˈzɪxtsˌœytdrʏkɪŋ/
Stress
00010
Morphemes
ge- + zicht + drukking
The word 'gezichtsuitdrukking' is a compound Dutch noun divided into five syllables: ge-zicht-uit-druk-king. The primary stress falls on 'druk'. It's formed from the prefix 'ge-', the root 'zicht', the interfix '-uit-', and the suffix '-drukking'. Syllabification follows vowel-centered rules and maintains consonant clusters.
Definitions
- 1
Facial expression; the way someone looks that shows their feelings.
Facial expression
“Haar gezichtsuitdrukking verraadde haar verdriet.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the antepenultimate syllable ('druk'). The other syllables are unstressed.
Syllables
ge — Open syllable, unstressed, containing a schwa.. zicht — Closed syllable, containing a short 'i' and a final 'cht' cluster.. uit — Open syllable, containing a diphthong 'ui'.. druk — Closed syllable, stressed, containing a rounded vowel 'u'.. king — Closed syllable, containing a short 'i' and a final 'ng' cluster.
Word Parts
Vowel-Centered Syllabification
Syllables are formed around vowel sounds, creating open or closed syllables.
Consonant Cluster Maintenance
Consonant clusters are generally kept intact within a syllable, unless they are exceptionally complex.
Stress Assignment
Stress typically falls on the antepenultimate syllable in compound nouns.
Schwa Reduction
Unstressed vowels, particularly schwas, are often reduced in pronunciation.
- The interfix '-uit-' influences syllable division.
- The compound nature of the word requires careful consideration of morphemic boundaries.
- Schwa reduction can occur in unstressed syllables.
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