gezondheidsproblemen
Syllables
ge-zond-heid-spro-ble-men
Pronunciation
/ɣəˈzɔndɦɛitsproːbləmən/
Stress
011000
Morphemes
ge- + zond + -heidsproblemen
The word 'gezondheidsproblemen' is a compound noun syllabified into six syllables: ge-zond-heid-spro-ble-men. Stress falls on the third syllable ('heid'). It's composed of the prefix 'ge-', the root 'zond', and the suffixes '-heidsproblemen'. Syllabification follows onset maximization and vowel grouping rules.
Definitions
- 1
Health problems; issues related to one's physical or mental well-being.
Health problems
“Hij heeft ernstige gezondheidsproblemen.”
“De dokter besprak haar gezondheidsproblemen.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('heid').
Syllables
ge — Open syllable, unstressed.. zond — Closed syllable, stressed.. heid — Diphthong, stressed.. spro — Closed syllable, unstressed.. ble — Open syllable, unstressed.. men — Open syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Syllables are formed to maximize the number of consonants in the onset position.
Vowel Grouping
Vowel clusters are generally treated as a single syllable unless separated by a consonant.
Compound Word Syllabification
Compound words are syllabified based on the individual morphemes.
- Pronunciation of 'ge-' can vary regionally (/ɣə/ or /xə/).
- The 'spro-' part is a loanword adaptation and follows Dutch phonological rules.
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