baarmoederhalsslijm
Syllables
baar-moe-der-hals-slijm
Pronunciation
/ˈbaːrmuːdərhɑlsɛlɛim/
Stress
10000
Morphemes
baarmoeder, hals, slijm
The word 'baarmoederhalsslijm' is a Dutch compound noun meaning 'cervical mucus'. It is divided into five syllables: baar-moe-der-hals-slijm, with primary stress on the first syllable ('baar'). The syllabification follows Dutch rules favoring open syllables and avoiding initial consonant clusters. It consists of three root words combined: baarmoeder (uterus), hals (neck), and slijm (mucus).
Definitions
- 1
Cervical mucus, a fluid produced by the cervix.
Cervical mucus
“De arts onderzocht het baarmoederhalsslijm.”
“Veranderingen in het baarmoederhalsslijm kunnen wijzen op een cyclusverandering.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the first syllable ('baar'). Subsequent syllables are unstressed.
Syllables
baar — Open syllable, stressed.. moe — Open syllable, unstressed, vowel reduction possible.. der — Closed syllable, unstressed, vowel reduction possible.. hals — Open syllable, unstressed, vowel reduction possible.. slijm — Open syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
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Open Syllable Preference
Dutch favors open syllables (CV) whenever possible. Syllable divisions are made to maximize the number of open syllables.
Avoidance of Initial Consonant Clusters
Consonant clusters at the beginning of a syllable are generally avoided. Divisions are made to separate consonants where possible.
Compound Word Syllabification
Each root within a compound word is generally syllabified independently, following the standard rules.
- Vowel reduction in unstressed syllables is common in Dutch and can affect pronunciation but not syllabification.
- The word is a compound noun, and its syllabification reflects the combination of its constituent parts.
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