gezondheidseeffecten
Syllables
ge-zond-heid-se-ef-fec-ten
Pronunciation
/ɣəˈzɔndɦɛitsefɛktən/
Stress
0000110
Morphemes
ge- + zond + -heidseffecten
The word 'gezondheidseffecten' is a compound noun divided into seven syllables: ge-zond-heid-se-ef-fec-ten. The primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable. It's formed from a Germanic prefix 'ge-', a root related to 'health', and suffixes indicating abstract noun formation and plurality. Syllabification follows the vowel nucleus rule and accommodates consonant clusters common in Dutch.
Definitions
- 1
The effects on health.
Health effects
“De overheid onderzoekt de gezondheidseffecten van de nieuwe wetgeving.”
“Langdurige blootstelling aan de chemicaliën kan ernstige gezondheidseffecten veroorzaken.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable 'ef' in 'effecten'.
Syllables
ge — Open syllable, initial consonant cluster.. zond — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant cluster.. heid — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant cluster.. se — Open syllable, consonant followed by vowel.. ef — Open syllable, consonant followed by vowel.. fec — Closed syllable, consonant cluster followed by vowel.. ten — Open syllable, consonant followed by vowel.
Word Parts
Vowel Nucleus Rule
Syllables are formed around vowel nuclei. Each syllable must contain one vowel sound.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are generally maintained within a syllable unless they are exceptionally complex, in which case they may be broken up.
- Dutch allows for complex consonant clusters, which can sometimes pose challenges.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may exist but do not significantly alter syllable division.
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