zenuwbeschadigingen
Syllables
ze-nuw-be-schadig-in-gen
Pronunciation
/ˈzə.nuː.bə.sxɑ.di.ɣɪŋ.ən/
Stress
010110
Morphemes
be- + zenuw- + -schadigingen
The word 'zenuwbeschadigingen' is a complex Dutch noun meaning 'nerve damage'. It is divided into six syllables: ze-nuw-be-schadig-in-gen, with primary stress on the penultimate syllable. The word is morphologically composed of the root 'zenuw-', the prefix 'be-', and the root/suffix combination '-schadigingen'. Syllabification follows standard Dutch rules prioritizing vowel peaks and consonant cluster integrity.
Definitions
- 1
Damage to one or more nerves.
Nerve damage
“De patiënt leed aan ernstige zenuwbeschadigingen.”
“De arts onderzocht de zenuwbeschadigingen zorgvuldig.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable 'be-schadig-in-gen'.
Syllables
ze — Open syllable, initial syllable.. nuw — Open syllable, contains a long vowel.. be — Open syllable, prefix.. schadig — Closed syllable, contains the 'sch' digraph.. in — Closed syllable, part of the suffix.. gen — Closed syllable, part of the suffix.
Word Parts
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Vowel Peak Principle
Each syllable contains a vowel sound.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are kept together unless easily separable.
Diphthong Rule
Diphthongs are not split across syllables.
Sch Digraph Rule
'sch' is treated as a single unit.
Ng Digraph Rule
'ng' is treated as a single unit.
- The 'sch' digraph can be challenging for learners.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may exist.
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