hartslagfrequenties
Syllables
hart-slag-fre-quen-ties
Pronunciation
/ˈhɑrtˌslaɣfʁeˈkɛ̃tsis/
Stress
00100
Morphemes
hartslagfrequentie + -s
The word *hartslagfrequenties* is a Dutch compound noun meaning 'heart rate frequencies'. It is syllabified as hart-slag-fre-quen-ties, following Dutch rules that prioritize open syllables and maintain consonant clusters. The primary stress falls on the third syllable ('fre-'). The word is composed of Germanic and Latin roots, and its syllabification is consistent with other Dutch compound nouns.
Definitions
- 1
The number of heartbeats per unit of time, measured at various intervals.
Heart rate frequencies
“De arts monitor de hartslagfrequenties van de patiënt.”
“Verhoogde hartslagfrequenties kunnen een teken van stress zijn.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('fre-'), following the typical penultimate stress rule for Dutch. The other syllables are unstressed.
Syllables
hart — Open syllable, initial syllable, unstressed.. slag — Open syllable, medial syllable, unstressed.. fre — Open syllable, medial syllable, primary stressed.. quen — Open syllable, medial syllable, unstressed.. ties — Closed syllable, final syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
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Open Syllable Preference
Dutch favors creating open syllables (CV) whenever possible, leading to divisions like 'hart-slag'.
Consonant Cluster Handling
Consonant clusters are generally kept together unless they are difficult to pronounce, as seen in 'slag'.
Compound Word Syllabification
Each component of a compound word is syllabified independently before being combined.
Penultimate Stress
The primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable in most Dutch words.
- The pronunciation of /ɣ/ in 'slag' can vary.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation (e.g., /ɛi/ vs. /i/ in 'frequenties').
- The word is a compound noun, and its syllabification reflects this structure.
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