zwangerschapsgymnastiek
Syllables
zwang-er-schaps-gym-nast-iek
Pronunciation
/ˈzʋɑŋərˌsxɑpsɣʏmnaˈstik/
Stress
100001
Morphemes
zwanger + gym + -schapsgymnastiek
The word 'zwangerschapsgymnastiek' is a Dutch compound noun meaning 'pregnancy gymnastics'. It is divided into six syllables: zwang-er-schaps-gym-nast-iek, with primary stress on the first and last syllables. The word is morphologically complex, consisting of a prefix, root, and suffix. Syllabification follows standard Dutch rules prioritizing vowel sounds and avoiding splitting consonant clusters or diphthongs.
Definitions
- 1
Exercises specifically designed for pregnant women.
Pregnancy gymnastics
“Ze volgde een cursus zwangerschapsgymnastiek.”
“Zwangerschapsgymnastiek kan helpen bij rugpijn.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the first syllable ('zwang') and the last syllable ('iek'). The stress pattern is typical for Dutch compound nouns, with the first element receiving primary stress.
Syllables
zwang — Open syllable, stressed.. er — Open syllable, unstressed.. schaps — Closed syllable, unstressed.. gym — Closed syllable, unstressed.. nast — Closed syllable, unstressed.. iek — Closed syllable, stressed.
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Vowel Peak Rule
Each syllable contains a vowel sound.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are kept together unless easily separable.
Avoid Diphthong Splitting
Diphthongs are not split across syllable boundaries.
Penultimate Stress Rule
Primary stress usually falls on the penultimate syllable, but in compounds, the first element often receives stress.
- The 'sch' cluster is treated as a single phoneme /sx/.
- The 'ng' cluster is pronounced as a velar nasal /ŋ/.
- Vowel quality of schwa-like vowels can vary regionally.
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