zwangerschapsuiker
Syllables
zwang-er-schap-sui-ker
Pronunciation
/ˈzʋɑŋərˌsxɑpsˈsœy̯kər/
Stress
00101
Morphemes
zwanger + -schap + -suiker
The word 'zwangerschapssuiker' is a compound noun meaning 'gestational diabetes'. It is syllabified as zwang-er-schap-sui-ker, with primary stress on the third syllable ('schap'). The word is composed of the prefix 'zwanger-', the root '-schap-', and the suffix '-suiker'. Syllabification follows the vowel peak principle and maintains consonant clusters.
Definitions
- 1
Gestational diabetes; a type of diabetes that develops during pregnancy.
Gestational diabetes
“Ze kreeg tijdens haar zwangerschap zwangerschapssuiker.”
“De arts controleerde haar op zwangerschapssuiker.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('schap'), following the penultimate stress rule. The first and last syllables are unstressed.
Syllables
zwang — Open syllable, initial consonant cluster.. er — Open syllable, reduced vowel.. schap — Closed syllable, stressed.. sui — Open syllable, diphthong.. ker — Closed syllable, final consonant.
Word Parts
Vowel Peak Principle
Each syllable contains a vowel sound.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are maintained within a syllable unless exceptionally complex.
Penultimate Stress Rule
Primary stress falls on the second-to-last syllable.
Avoid Diphthong Splitting
Diphthongs are not split across syllable boundaries.
- The 'sch' and 'ng' clusters are treated as single units.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may exist but do not significantly alter syllabification.
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