reproductievermogen
Syllables
re-pro-duc-tie-ver-mo-gen
Pronunciation
/rə.pro.dyk.ˈti.vər.mo.ɣən/
Stress
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Morphemes
re- + productie + -ver-
The word 'reproductievermogen' is a Dutch noun meaning 'reproductive capacity'. It is divided into seven syllables: re-pro-duc-tie-ver-mo-gen, with primary stress on 'ver'. The word is morphologically complex, consisting of a Latin prefix 're-', a Latin root 'productie', and Germanic suffixes '-ver-' and '-mo-gen'. Syllable division follows standard Dutch rules of vowel separation, consonant cluster maintenance, and prefix/suffix separation.
Definitions
- 1
The capacity to reproduce; the ability to have offspring.
Reproductive capacity
“Het reproductievermogen van de koningin was belangrijk voor de dynastie.”
“Door de medische behandeling is haar reproductievermogen hersteld.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable 'ver'. The stress pattern is generally penultimate in Dutch.
Syllables
re — Open syllable, unstressed.. pro — Open syllable, unstressed.. duc — Closed syllable, unstressed.. tie — Open syllable, stressed.. ver — Open syllable, stressed.. mo — Open syllable, unstressed.. gen — Open syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Consonant-Vowel (VCV)
Syllables are generally divided between vowels.
Consonant Clusters
Consonant clusters are often maintained within a syllable.
Prefix/Suffix Separation
Prefixes and suffixes are generally separated into their own syllables.
Penultimate Stress
Dutch generally stresses the penultimate syllable.
- The pronunciation of the final 'g' as /ɣ/ can vary regionally.
- The degree of stress on the penultimate syllable might vary slightly among speakers.
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