vermoeidheidsziekte
Syllables
ver-moeid-heids-ziekte
Pronunciation
/vərˈmœjdɛitsˈziktə/
Stress
0101
Morphemes
ver- + moeid- + -heidsziekte
The word 'vermoeidheidsziekte' is a Dutch noun meaning 'fatigue-related illness'. It's divided into four syllables: ver-moeid-heids-ziekte, with primary stress on 'moeid'. It's a compound word formed from a prefix, root, and two suffixes, following standard Dutch syllabification rules that prioritize vowel separation and consonant cluster integrity.
Definitions
- 1
A disease or condition caused by prolonged fatigue or exhaustion.
Fatigue-related illness, exhaustion disease
“De patiënt leed aan een zeldzame vorm van vermoeidheidsziekte.”
“De oorzaak van de vermoeidheidsziekte is nog onbekend.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('moeid'). The fourth syllable ('ziekte') receives secondary stress.
Syllables
ver — Open syllable, unstressed.. moeid — Closed syllable, primary stressed.. heids — Closed syllable, unstressed.. ziekte — Closed syllable, secondary stressed.
Word Parts
Vowel-Consonant-Vowel (VCV)
Syllables are generally divided between vowels, as seen in 'ver-moeid'.
Consonant Clusters
Consonant clusters are usually kept together within a syllable, such as in '-moeid-heids-'.
Prefix/Suffix Boundaries
Prefixes and suffixes often form separate syllables, exemplified by 'ver-', '-heids-', and '-ziekte'.
Stress-Based Syllabification
Stress influences syllable prominence and division, particularly in complex words.
- The compound nature of the word requires careful consideration of morphemic boundaries.
- The 'd' in 'moeid' is retained within the stressed syllable due to pronunciation.
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