zwangerschapsvergiftiging
Syllables
zwang-er-schap-sver-gif-tig-ing
Pronunciation
/ˈzʋɑŋərʃɑpsfərˈɣɪftɪɣɪŋ/
Stress
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Morphemes
zwanger + giftig + -schapsveriging
The word 'zwangerschapsvergiftiging' is a complex Dutch noun meaning 'preeclampsia'. It's divided into seven syllables: zwang-er-schap-sver-gif-tig-ing, with primary stress on 'schap' and secondary stress on 'gif'. The word is formed from Germanic roots and suffixes, and its syllabification follows Dutch rules prioritizing open syllables and handling consonant clusters effectively.
Definitions
- 1
A complication during pregnancy characterized by high blood pressure and signs of damage to other organ systems, most notably the liver and kidneys.
Preeclampsia, pregnancy poisoning
“Ze werd opgenomen in het ziekenhuis vanwege zwangerschapsvergiftiging.”
“Zwangerschapsvergiftiging kan gevaarlijk zijn voor zowel moeder als kind.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress on the 'schap' syllable (third syllable), and secondary stress on the 'gif' syllable (fifth syllable). Dutch generally stresses the penultimate syllable, but compound words have a primary stress on the first element.
Syllables
zwang — Open syllable, containing a diphthong.. er — Open syllable, containing a schwa.. schap — Closed syllable, stressed syllable.. sver — Open syllable, with consonant cluster 'sv'.. gif — Closed syllable, secondary stress.. tig — Closed syllable.. ing — Closed syllable.
Word Parts
Open Syllable Preference
Dutch favors open syllables (CV structure) whenever possible. Syllable divisions are made to maximize open syllables.
Consonant Cluster Handling
Consonant clusters are generally maintained within a syllable unless they are easily separable based on pronunciation.
Compound Word Stress
Compound words receive primary stress on the first element and secondary stress on the penultimate syllable of the final element.
- The 'sch' cluster is treated as a single unit for syllabification.
- The 'ver-' prefix can undergo vowel reduction in rapid speech.
- Regional variations in pronunciation might slightly affect syllable boundaries, but the overall division remains consistent.
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