stofwisselingsproces
Syllables
stof-wis-se-lings-pro-ces
Pronunciation
/stɔf.ʋɪs.sə.lɪŋs.pro.sɛs/
Stress
000100
Morphemes
stof, wissel, proces + ings
The word 'stofwisselingsproces' is a complex Dutch noun divided into six syllables: stof-wis-se-lings-pro-ces. The primary stress falls on 'lings'. It's formed from multiple roots and a nominalizing suffix, following Dutch phonological rules of onset maximization and vowel grouping.
Definitions
- 1
The process of metabolism.
Metabolism process
“Het stofwisselingsproces is essentieel voor het leven.”
“The metabolism process is essential for life.”
syn:metabolisme
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the antepenultimate syllable ('lings').
Syllables
stof — Open syllable, CV structure.. wis — Open syllable, CV structure.. se — Open syllable, CV structure.. lings — Closed syllable, consonant cluster onset.. pro — Open syllable, CV structure.. ces — Closed syllable, CVC structure.
Onset Maximization
Dutch prefers to include as many consonants as possible in the syllable onset.
Vowel Grouping
Vowel digraphs and triphthongs are treated as single vowel sounds.
Sonority Sequencing Principle
Syllable structure follows the sonority sequencing principle.
- Pronunciation of 'w' as /ʋ/ or /v/.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation.
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