weerstandsverhogende
Syllables
weer-stands-ver-ho-gen-de
Pronunciation
/ˈʋeːrˌstɑnsfərˈɦoːɣəndə/
Stress
010110
Morphemes
weer- + stands + verhogende
The word *weerstandsverhogende* is syllabified into six syllables: weer-stands-ver-ho-gen-de. It's a complex adjective formed through compounding and derivation, with primary stress on the antepenultimate syllable. Syllabification follows vowel-centric rules, keeping consonant clusters intact and treating prefixes and suffixes as separate units.
Definitions
- 1
Increasing or enhancing resistance.
Resistance-increasing, resistance-enhancing
“De weerstandsverhogende maatregelen waren effectief.”
“Dit medicijn heeft een weerstandsverhogende werking.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the antepenultimate syllable ('ver'). The first syllable ('weer') is unstressed, as are 'stands', 'ho', and 'de'.
Syllables
weer — Open syllable, containing a long vowel. Initial syllable.. stands — Closed syllable, containing a short vowel and a consonant cluster 'nds'.. ver — Open syllable, short vowel, prefix.. ho — Open syllable, long vowel.. gen — Closed syllable, short vowel.. de — Open syllable, schwa vowel, suffix.
Word Parts
Vowel-centric Syllabification
Syllables are built around vowel sounds, forming the core of each syllable.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are generally kept together within a syllable unless a natural break point exists with a vowel.
Prefix/Suffix Rule
Prefixes and suffixes often form separate syllables, particularly short ones like 'ver-'.
Diphthong Rule
Diphthongs are not split across syllable boundaries.
- The 'ds' cluster in 'weerstands' is treated as a single unit for syllabification.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may exist, but do not significantly alter syllabification.
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