schijnzwangerschap
Syllables
schijn-zwan-ger-schap
Pronunciation
/sχɛinˈzʋɑŋərˌsχɑp/
Stress
0101
Morphemes
schijn + zwanger + schap
The word 'schijnzwangerschap' is divided into four syllables: schijn-zwan-ger-schap. The stress falls on the final syllable 'schap'. It's a compound noun composed of the prefix 'schijn-', the root 'zwanger-', and the suffix '-schap'. Syllabification follows Dutch rules prioritizing vowel sounds and avoiding single consonant syllables.
Definitions
- 1
A false pregnancy, also known as pseudocyesis, is a condition in which a woman believes she is pregnant, exhibiting many of the signs and symptoms of pregnancy, but is not actually carrying a child.
False pregnancy
“Ze dacht een schijnzwangerschap te hebben.”
“De arts stelde vast dat het om een schijnzwangerschap ging.”
syn:Pseudocyesis
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable 'schap'.
Syllables
schijn — Open syllable, initial consonant cluster 'sch', diphthong 'ij'.. zwan — Open syllable, vowel 'a'.. ger — Closed syllable, vowel 'e', consonant 'r'.. schap — Closed syllable, stressed syllable, vowel 'a', consonant 'p'.
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Consonant clusters like 'sch' are kept together as onsets.
Vowel-Centric
Syllables are built around vowel sounds.
Avoid Single Consonant Syllables
Dutch avoids syllables consisting of only a single consonant.
- The 'sch' cluster is treated as a single onset, preventing syllable division within the cluster.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation (e.g., 'ij') may exist but do not affect syllabification.
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