baarmoederontsteking
Syllables
baar-moe-der-ont-ste-king
Pronunciation
/ˈbaːrmuːdəɾɔnˌstɛːkɪŋ/
Stress
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Morphemes
ont + baarmoeder + steking
The word *baarmoederontsteking* is a compound noun divided into six syllables: baar-moe-der-ont-ste-king. It follows Dutch syllabification rules prioritizing open syllables and maintaining diphthong integrity. Stress falls primarily on the 'ste' syllable. The word is composed of the root *baarmoeder* (womb) and the prefix *ont-* and suffix *-steking* (inflammation).
Definitions
- 1
Inflammation of the uterus.
Uterine inflammation
“Ze werd behandeld voor een baarmoederontsteking.”
“De arts vermoedde een baarmoederontsteking.”
syn:uterusontsteking
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the 'ste' syllable in 'ontsteking'. While Dutch generally stresses the penultimate syllable, compound words can have distributed stress, with a slight emphasis on the final element.
Syllables
baar — Open syllable, containing a long vowel.. moe — Open syllable, containing a long vowel.. der — Open syllable.. ont — Open syllable, prefix.. ste — Closed syllable, stressed.. king — Closed syllable.
Word Parts
ont
From Old Dutch *unta-*, meaning 'un-', 'not', or 'begin to'. Indicates a process or state.
baarmoeder
Derived from *baar* (bearing, carrying) and *moeder* (mother). Historically related to the concept of the womb.
steking
Related to *steken* (to prick, sting, inflame). Indicates a process of inflammation.
Open Syllable Preference
Dutch favors CV syllables, leading to divisions that create open syllables whenever possible.
Diphthong Integrity
Diphthongs like 'aa' and 'oe' are not broken across syllable boundaries.
Consonant Cluster Accommodation
Consonant clusters are tolerated at syllable beginnings and ends, but avoided within syllables.
Compound Word Syllabification
Compound words are divided based on the individual morphemes that compose them.
- The 'st' cluster in 'ontsteking' is a common consonant cluster in Dutch and doesn't pose a significant syllabification challenge.
- Regional variations in pronunciation of the 'g' sound do not affect syllable division.
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