beenmergontstekingen
Syllables
been-merg-ont-ste-kin-gen
Pronunciation
/ˈbeːnˌmɛrɣɔntˈstɛkɪŋə(n)/
Stress
001000
Morphemes
ont- + beenmerg + -stekingen
The word 'beenmergontstekingen' is a complex Dutch noun meaning 'bone marrow inflammation'. It is syllabified as 'been-merg-ont-ste-kin-gen' with primary stress on 'ont'. The word is formed through compounding and derivation, and its syllabification follows standard Dutch rules prioritizing vowel sounds and avoiding single-letter syllables.
Definitions
- 1
Inflammation of the bone marrow.
Bone marrow inflammation
“De patiënt werd gediagnosticeerd met beenmergontstekingen.”
“Beenmergontstekingen kunnen levensbedreigend zijn.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable 'ont' (1). The other syllables are unstressed (0).
Syllables
been — Open syllable, containing a long vowel and a nasal consonant.. merg — Open syllable, containing a short vowel and a voiced velar fricative.. ont — Open syllable, containing a short vowel and a nasal consonant.. ste — Closed syllable, containing a short vowel and a consonant cluster.. kin — Open syllable, containing a short vowel and a nasal consonant.. gen — Open syllable, containing a short vowel and a nasal consonant.
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Consonant clusters are generally kept together as onsets (e.g., 'st' in 'ste').
Vowel Centering
Syllables are built around vowel sounds, creating open or closed syllables.
Avoidance of Single-Letter Syllables
Dutch avoids creating syllables consisting of a single consonant.
Compound Word Syllabification
Compounds are syllabified as if they were separate words initially, then adjusted for smooth pronunciation.
- The syllabification of consonant clusters can sometimes be debated, but the presented division is the most common and phonologically justifiable.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may exist, but do not significantly alter the syllabification.
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