meerlingzwangerschap
Syllables
meer-ling-zwan-ger-schap
Pronunciation
/ˈmeːrlɪŋ.zwaːŋər.ʃɑp/
Stress
00001
Morphemes
meer + ling-schap
The word 'meerlingzwangerschap' is a Dutch compound noun meaning 'multiple pregnancy'. It is divided into five syllables: meer-ling-zwan-ger-schap, with primary stress on the final syllable '-schap'. The syllabification follows Dutch rules of onset maximization and vowel breakup, maintaining morphemic boundaries within the compound structure.
Definitions
- 1
A pregnancy involving more than one fetus (twins, triplets, etc.).
Multiple pregnancy
“De arts bevestigde de meerlingzwangerschap.”
“Ze kregen een meerlingzwangerschap met drieling.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the final syllable '-schap'. Dutch generally stresses the penultimate syllable in compound words, but in this case, the suffix 'schap' attracts the stress.
Syllables
meer — Open syllable with a long vowel. Onset: /m/, Coda: /r/.. ling — Closed syllable. Onset: /l/, Coda: /ŋ/.. zwan — Open syllable with a long vowel. Onset: /z/, Coda: /n/.. ger — Open syllable. Onset: /ɡ/, Coda: /r/.. schap — Closed syllable, stressed. Onset: /ʃ/, Coda: /p/.
Word Parts
Onset Maximization
Consonant clusters are maintained as onsets whenever possible, such as in 'ling' and 'schap'.
Vowel Breakup
Syllables are generally formed around vowels, creating open syllables (CV) where possible.
Compound Word Syllabification
Each morpheme within a compound word tends to retain its original syllabic structure.
- The 'ng' sound can sometimes be simplified in colloquial speech, but the standard pronunciation retains it.
- Vowel length in 'meer' is crucial for distinguishing it from other words.
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