zwangerschapsmasker
Syllables
zwang-er-schaps-mas-ker
Pronunciation
/ˈzʋɑŋərˌsxɑpsˈmɑskər/
Stress
00100
Morphemes
zwanger + -schap + -masker
The Dutch word 'zwangerschapsmasker' (pregnancy mask) is syllabified as zwang-er-schaps-mas-ker, with primary stress on '-schaps-'. It's a compound noun formed from 'zwanger' (pregnant), '-schap' (nominalizing suffix), and 'masker' (mask). Syllabification follows Dutch rules favoring open syllables and avoiding complex consonant clusters.
Definitions
- 1
A skin discoloration (hyperpigmentation) that appears on the face during pregnancy.
Pregnancy mask, melasma
“Ze had last van een zwangerschapsmasker.”
“De zwangerschapsmasker verdween na de bevalling.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable '-schaps-'. Dutch generally stresses the penultimate syllable.
Syllables
zwang — Open syllable, onset consonant /z/, nucleus vowel /ɑ/, coda consonant /ŋ/.. er — Open syllable, onset consonant /r/, nucleus schwa /ə/.. schaps — Closed syllable, onset consonant cluster /sx/, nucleus vowel /ɑ/, coda consonant cluster /ps/.. mas — Closed syllable, onset consonant /m/, nucleus vowel /ɑ/, coda consonant /s/.. ker — Open syllable, onset consonant /k/, nucleus schwa /ə/, coda consonant /r/
Word Parts
Maximize Open Syllables (CV)
Dutch prefers syllables with a consonant-vowel structure.
Avoid Complex Onsets/Codas
Syllable division attempts to avoid placing complex consonant clusters at the beginning or end of a syllable.
Morpheme Boundaries
Morpheme boundaries often coincide with syllable boundaries, though not a strict rule.
- The compound nature of the word requires careful consideration of morpheme boundaries.
- The /sx/ cluster is a common affricate in Dutch.
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