zwangerschapsonderbreking
Syllables
zwang-er-schap-son-der-bre-king
Pronunciation
/ˈzʋɑŋərˌsxɑpsoːnˌdɛrˌbreːkɪŋ/
Stress
0000010
Morphemes
onder + breking + schap
The word 'zwangerschapsonderbreking' is a complex Dutch compound noun. Syllabification follows vowel peak and consonant cluster avoidance rules, with primary stress on the penultimate syllable. It consists of the prefix 'onder-', root 'breking', and compound elements 'zwanger-', 'schap-', and the archaic 'sonder-'. It means 'pregnancy termination'.
Definitions
- 1
The intentional termination of a pregnancy.
Pregnancy termination, abortion
“Ze overwoog een zwangerschapsonderbreking.”
“De wetgeving rond zwangerschapsonderbreking is complex.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable 'bre'.
Syllables
zwang — Open syllable, initial consonant cluster.. er — Open syllable, schwa vowel.. schap — Closed syllable, consonant cluster.. son — Open syllable.. der — Open syllable, schwa vowel.. bre — Open syllable, stressed vowel.. king — Closed syllable, final consonant cluster.
Word Parts
Vowel Peak
Each syllable must contain a vowel sound.
Avoid Consonant Clusters
Avoid breaking up consonant clusters unless absolutely necessary.
Compound Word Syllabification
Syllabification within compound words follows the same rules as single words, but considers the individual morphemes.
Schwa Reduction
Unstressed vowels often reduce to schwa /ə/, influencing perceived syllable boundaries.
- The archaic 'sonder-' element is a historical remnant.
- Regional variations in pronunciation might slightly alter perceived boundaries.
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