alvleesklierontsteking
Syllables
alv-lees-klier-on-tst-e-king
Pronunciation
/ɑlˈfleːsˌkliːrɔnˈtstɛkɪŋ/
Stress
0000001
Morphemes
ont- + alvleesklier + -ing
The word 'alvleesklierontsteking' is a complex Dutch noun meaning 'pancreatitis'. It is divided into seven syllables following Dutch rules that prioritize open syllables and avoid ending syllables with consonant clusters. The primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('king'). The word is a compound noun formed from Germanic roots and suffixes.
Definitions
- 1
Inflammation of the pancreas.
Pancreatitis
“Hij is opgenomen in het ziekenhuis met alvleesklierontsteking.”
“De symptomen van alvleesklierontsteking kunnen ernstig zijn.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable 'king'.
Syllables
alv — Open syllable (CV), unstressed.. lees — Open syllable (CV), unstressed.. klier — Open syllable (CV), unstressed.. on — Closed syllable (CVC), unstressed.. tst — Closed syllable (CVC), unstressed.. e — Open syllable (CV), unstressed.. king — Closed syllable (CVC), stressed.
Word Parts
Open Syllable Preference
Dutch favors open syllables (CV) whenever possible.
Vowel-Based Division
Syllable division generally occurs before a vowel.
Consonant Cluster Handling
Consonant clusters are broken before vowels, but common initial clusters like 'st' are often kept together.
- The 'st' cluster in 'ontst' is a common initial cluster and remains together.
- Vowel length influences syllable weight but doesn't alter the division.
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