hersenbeschadigingen
Syllables
her-sen-be-scha-di-gin-gen
Pronunciation
/ˈɦɛrsə(n)bəˈsxɑdɪɣɪŋə(n)/
Stress
0010001
Morphemes
her- + beschadig- + -ingen
The word 'hersenbeschadigingen' is a complex Dutch noun formed through compounding and derivation. It is divided into seven syllables following the open syllable preference rule. The primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable. The word refers to brain damage(s) and is commonly used in medical contexts.
Definitions
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Brain damage(s)
Brain damage(s)
“De patiënt leed aan ernstige hersenbeschadigingen.”
“Hersenbeschadigingen kunnen leiden tot verschillende neurologische problemen.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('-schadig-').
Syllables
her — Open syllable, initial syllable.. sen — Open syllable, following 'her'.. be — Open syllable, beginning of the second root.. scha — Open syllable, containing the 'sch' digraph.. di — Open syllable, following 'scha'.. gin — Open syllable, preceding the final suffix.. gen — Open syllable, containing the plural suffix, often reduced.
Word Parts
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Open Syllable Preference
Dutch favors syllables ending in vowels. Syllable division generally occurs before a vowel.
- The 'sch' digraph is pronounced as /sx/.
- The final '-en' suffix can be reduced or elided in casual speech.
- Vowel reduction is common in unstressed syllables.
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