vitaminesupplementen
Syllables
vi-ta-mi-ne-sup-ple-men-ten
Pronunciation
/ˌvitaːmiːnəˌsʏpləmɛnˈtɛn/
Stress
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Morphemes
vita- + amine + supplementen
The Dutch word 'vitaminesupplementen' is a compound noun meaning 'vitamin supplements'. It is syllabified as vi-ta-mi-ne-sup-ple-men-ten, with primary stress on the penultimate syllable ('men'). The word is composed of the prefix 'vita-', the root 'amine', and the suffix 'supplementen'. Syllable division follows the vowel peak principle and avoids breaking diphthongs or manageable consonant clusters.
Definitions
- 1
Vitamin supplements; preparations containing vitamins intended to be taken as an addition to the diet.
Vitamin supplements
“Ik neem dagelijks vitaminesupplementen.”
“De arts raadde me aan om vitaminesupplementen te gebruiken.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('men'). Secondary stress is subtle but present on 'vi'.
Syllables
vi — Open syllable, containing the vowel /i/.. ta — Open syllable, containing the long vowel /aː/.. mi — Open syllable, containing the long vowel /iː/.. ne — Open syllable, containing the schwa /ə/.. sup — Closed syllable, containing the vowel /ʏ/ and ending in a consonant.. ple — Closed syllable, containing the vowel /ɛ/ and ending in a consonant.. men — Closed syllable, containing the vowel /ɛ/ and ending in a consonant.. ten — Closed syllable, containing the vowel /ɛ/ and ending in a consonant.
Word Parts
vita-
Latin origin, meaning 'life'. Functions as a combining form.
amine
Derived from Latin *amīnus*, relating to nitrogenous organic compounds. Forms the core of the vitamin concept.
supplementen
Dutch suffix composed of 'supplement-' (English origin, addition) and '-en' (plural marker for neuter nouns).
Vowel Peak Principle
Each syllable must contain a vowel sound.
Avoid Breaking Diphthongs
Diphthongs are kept within a single syllable.
Consonant Cluster Handling
Consonant clusters are generally maintained within a syllable unless they are exceptionally difficult to pronounce.
Compound Word Syllabification
Compound words are divided based on the constituent morphemes, but with consideration for pronunciation.
- The 'g' in 'supplementen' is pronounced as a voiced velar fricative /ɣ/.
- Regional variations might affect the precise realization of the /ɣ/ sound.
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