schildklierwerking
Syllables
schild-klier-wer-king
Pronunciation
/ˈsχɪltˌklirˈʋɛrkiŋ/
Stress
0101
Morphemes
schildklier + werking
The word 'schildklierwerking' is a Dutch compound noun meaning 'thyroid function'. It is divided into four syllables: schild-klier-wer-king, with primary stress on the penultimate syllable. Syllabification follows the principles of maximizing onsets and vowel-following consonant rules.
Definitions
- 1
The functioning or operation of the thyroid gland.
Thyroid function
“De arts onderzocht de schildklierwerking.”
“Een goede schildklierwerking is essentieel voor de gezondheid.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('wer-' in 'werking').
Syllables
schild — Open syllable, consonant cluster onset.. klier — Open syllable, consonant cluster onset.. wer — Open syllable.. king — Closed syllable, consonant cluster coda.
Word Parts
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Maximizing Onsets
Dutch prefers to place as many consonants as possible at the beginning of a syllable.
Vowel-Following Consonant Rule
Consonants immediately following a vowel are generally assigned to that syllable.
- The compound nature of the word requires careful consideration of morpheme boundaries.
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