schoudergewrichten
Syllables
schou-der-ge-wrich-ten
Pronunciation
/ˈsxɑu̯dərɣəˈvrɪxtən/
Stress
01011
Morphemes
ge- + schouder/wrichten + -en
The word 'schoudergewrichten' is a compound noun divided into five syllables: schou-der-ge-wrich-ten. The primary stress falls on 'richten'. It consists of the root 'schouder' (shoulder), the prefix 'ge-', the root 'wrichten' (to joint), and the plural suffix '-en'. Syllabification follows Dutch rules favoring open syllables and preserving consonant clusters.
Definitions
- 1
Shoulder joints
Shoulder joints
“De arts onderzocht mijn schoudergewrichten.”
“Door de artritis waren haar schoudergewrichten ontstoken.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable 'richten'. The first syllable 'schou' is unstressed, as is 'ge'.
Syllables
schou — Open syllable, containing a consonant cluster 'sch'.. der — Open syllable, containing a voiced alveolar plosive.. ge — Closed syllable, functioning as a prefix.. wrich — Closed syllable, containing a consonant cluster 'wr'.. ten — Open syllable, containing the plural suffix '-en'.
Word Parts
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Open Syllable Preference
Dutch favors syllables ending in vowels, leading to divisions like 'schou-der'.
Consonant Cluster Preservation
Consonant clusters like 'schr' are generally kept together.
Prefix/Suffix Separation
Prefixes and suffixes are often treated as separate syllables.
Penultimate Stress
Primary stress typically falls on the second-to-last syllable.
- Pronunciation of 'ge-' as a schwa /ə/ in some dialects.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation.
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