schouderbewegingen
Syllables
schou-der-be-we-ging-en
Pronunciation
/ˈsxɑu̯dər.bə.ˈʋɛ.ɣɪŋ.ən/
Stress
010010
Morphemes
be- + schouder + gingen
The word 'schouderbewegingen' is a compound noun in Dutch, syllabified as schou-der-be-we-ging-en, with primary stress on 'be-'. It follows vowel-centered syllabification rules, with consonant clusters treated as single units. The word consists of a root ('schouder'), prefixes ('be-', 'we-'), and a suffix ('gingen').
Definitions
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shoulder movements
shoulder movements
“De fysiotherapeut gaf me een reeks schouderbewegingen.”
“Regelmatige schouderbewegingen kunnen helpen bij het herstel.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('be-'), following the penultimate stress rule in Dutch.
Syllables
schou — Open syllable, onset cluster 'sch'. der — Closed syllable, consonant 'd' closes. be — Open syllable, primary stress. we — Open syllable. ging — Closed syllable, 'ng' cluster. en — Open syllable
Word Parts
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Vowel Nucleus Rule
Syllables are formed around vowel sounds, which act as the nucleus.
Onset Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters at the beginning of a syllable (like 'sch') are treated as a single unit.
Coda Rule
Consonants at the end of a syllable close the syllable.
- Dutch allows some flexibility with consonant clusters, but the presented breakdown is the most common.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation exist but do not significantly alter syllabification.
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