zwangerschapskontrole
Syllables
zwang-er-schaps-kon-tro-le
Pronunciation
/ˈzʋɑŋərˌsxɑpskɔnˈtroːlə/
Stress
001000
Morphemes
zwanger + -schap + -controle
The word 'zwangerschapscontrole' is a compound noun in Dutch, divided into six syllables: zwang-er-schaps-kon-tro-le. The primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable. It's composed of the prefix 'zwanger-', the root '-schap-', and the suffix '-controle'. Syllabification follows rules regarding consonant clusters and vowel-consonant patterns.
Definitions
- 1
A medical examination to monitor the health of a pregnant woman and the developing fetus.
Pregnancy check-up
“De arts heeft een zwangerschapscontrole gepland.”
“Regelmatige zwangerschapscontroles zijn belangrijk.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('tro').
Syllables
zwang — Open syllable, initial consonant cluster.. er — Open syllable, schwa vowel.. schaps — Closed syllable, 'sch' treated as a single unit.. kon — Open syllable.. tro — Open syllable, long vowel.. le — Open syllable, schwa vowel.
Word Parts
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are generally maintained within a syllable unless they are easily separable (e.g., 'sch' remains together).
Vowel After Consonant Rule
Syllables are typically formed around a vowel, with preceding consonants belonging to the same syllable.
- The 'sch' cluster is treated as a single unit.
- Schwa reduction is prevalent in unstressed syllables.
- The compound nature of the word requires careful consideration of morphemic boundaries.
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