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zwangerschapsafbrekingen

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7 syllables
24 characters
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zwangerschapsafbrekingen

Linguistic Analysis

Syllables

zwang-er-schaps-af-bre-kin-gen

Pronunciation

/ˈzʋɑŋərˌsxɑpsˈaːfbreːkɪŋə(n)/

Stress

0001001

Morphemes

af- + brek- + -schapsafbrekingen

The Dutch word 'zwangerschapsafbrekingen' is a complex noun meaning 'abortions'. It is syllabified as zwang-er-schaps-af-bre-kin-gen, with primary stress on 'bre-'. The word is composed of the prefix 'af-', the root 'brek-', and several suffixes. Syllable division follows Dutch rules prioritizing open syllables and penultimate stress.

Definitions

noun
  1. 1

    The act of terminating a pregnancy.

    Abortions, terminations of pregnancy

    “De discussie over zwangerschapsafbrekingen is complex.”

    “Ze koos voor een zwangerschapsafbreking.”

    syn:abortussenzwangerschapsbeëindigingen
    ant:zwangerschapgeboorte

Stress pattern

Primary stress falls on the fifth syllable ('bre-'), following the general Dutch rule of penultimate stress. The stress is strong and clear.

Syllables

7
zwang/zʋɑŋ/
er/ər/
schaps/sxɑps/
af/aːf/
bre/breː/
kin/kɪn/
gen/ɣə(n)/

zwang — Open syllable, onset consonant /z/, vowel /ɑ/, coda /ŋ/. Initial syllable.. er — Open syllable, onset consonant /r/, vowel /ə/. Schwa sound.. schaps — Syllable with a consonant cluster /sx/ as the onset, vowel /ɑ/, coda /ps/. 'sch' treated as a single phoneme.. af — Open syllable, onset consonant /aː/, coda /f/. Prefix.. bre — Open syllable, onset consonant /b/, vowel /reː/. Stressed syllable.. kin — Open syllable, onset consonant /k/, vowel /ɪ/, coda /n/. Part of the suffix.. gen — Open syllable, onset consonant /ɣ/, vowel /ə/, coda /n/. Plural marker.

Word Parts

pre

af-

Dutch, Germanic origin. Separable prefix meaning 'off', 'away from'.

root

brek-

Dutch, Germanic origin. Related to 'breken' (to break). Meaning 'break', 'termination'.

suf

-schapsafbrekingen

Combination of -schaps (relating to pregnancy), -ing (noun forming suffix), -en (plural marker).

Similar Words

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Onset Maximization

Consonant clusters are broken up to create open syllables where possible, such as in 'schaps'.

Vowel-Centric Syllabification

Each syllable contains a vowel sound, ensuring a clear vowel nucleus.

Penultimate Stress

Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable, a common pattern in Dutch.

Morpheme Boundaries

Syllable boundaries often align with morpheme boundaries, reflecting the word's internal structure.

  • The 'sch' cluster is treated as a single phoneme, influencing syllable division.
  • Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may exist, but do not significantly alter syllable division.
  • The word's length and complexity require careful application of syllable division rules to avoid creating overly complex or unnatural syllable structures.
Analysis by gemma3:27b · 6/7/2025

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