orgaanverwijdering
Syllables
or-gaan-ver-wij-de-ring
Pronunciation
/ɔrˈɣaːn vərˈʋɛi̯dəɾɪŋ/
Stress
001000
Morphemes
ver- + orgaan/wij + -dering
The word 'orgaanverwijdering' is a compound noun divided into six syllables: or-gaan-ver-wij-de-ring. The primary stress falls on 'wij'. Syllable division follows the rule of maximizing onsets and allowing consonant clusters to end syllables. The word consists of a Latin-derived root ('orgaan'), a Germanic prefix ('ver-'), a Proto-Germanic root ('wij'), and a Germanic suffix ('-dering').
Definitions
- 1
The surgical removal of an organ.
Organ removal
“De patiënt onderging een succesvolle orgaanverwijdering.”
“Orgaanverwijdering is soms de enige optie bij ernstige ziekten.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('wij').
Syllables
or — Open syllable, vowel ending.. gaan — Open syllable, vowel ending.. ver — Open syllable, vowel ending.. wij — Open syllable, vowel ending, primary stress.. de — Open syllable, vowel ending.. ring — Closed syllable, consonant ending.
Word Parts
Vowel Ending
Syllables generally end in a vowel sound.
Consonant Cluster
Consonant clusters can end a syllable, especially after a vowel.
- The 'ver-' prefix is often treated as a separate syllable despite potential combination.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation exist but do not alter syllable division.
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