zwangerschapscomplicaties
Syllables
zwan-ger-schaps-com-pli-ca-ties
Pronunciation
/ˈzwaŋɡərˌsxɑpskɔmplikaˌtis/
Stress
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Morphemes
zwanger + schap + complicaties
The Dutch word 'zwangerschapscomplicaties' (pregnancy complications) is syllabified as zwan-ger-schaps-com-pli-ca-ties, with primary stress on 'com'. It's a complex noun formed from Germanic and Latin roots, following standard Dutch syllabification rules based on onset-rime division and permissible consonant clusters.
Definitions
- 1
Problems or difficulties that occur during pregnancy.
Pregnancy complications
“De arts besprak de mogelijke zwangerschapscomplicaties.”
“Ze kreeg te maken met ernstige zwangerschapscomplicaties.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable 'com'. The stress pattern is typical for Dutch nouns with multiple syllables.
Syllables
zwan — Open syllable, onset 'zw', rime 'an'. ger — Open syllable, onset 'g', rime 'er'. schaps — Open syllable, onset 'sch', rime 'aps'. com — Closed syllable, onset 'c', rime 'om'. pli — Open syllable, onset 'pl', rime 'i'. ca — Open syllable, onset 'c', rime 'a'. ties — Closed syllable, onset 't', rime 'ies'
Word Parts
Onset-Rime
Syllables are divided into an onset (initial consonant cluster) and a rime (vowel and any following consonants).
Consonant Cluster Permissibility
Dutch allows for certain consonant clusters at the beginning and end of syllables.
Vowel-Centric Syllables
Each syllable must contain a vowel sound.
- The word is relatively straightforward in its syllabification, with no major exceptions.
- Regional variations in pronunciation might subtly affect perceived syllable boundaries, but not the written form.
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