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blindendarmontsteking

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6 syllables
21 characters
Dutch
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blindendarmontsteking

Linguistic Analysis

Syllables

blin-den-dar-mon-tste-king

Pronunciation

/ˈblɪndənˌdɑrmɔntˈstɛkɪŋ/

Stress

000011

Morphemes

blind- + darm- + -ontsteking

The word 'blindendarmontsteking' is a Dutch compound noun meaning 'appendicitis'. It is syllabified into six syllables: blin-den-dar-mon-tste-king, with primary stress on the penultimate syllable of the last constituent ('-stek-'). The word is formed from several morphemes, including a prefix, root, and suffix, reflecting its complex meaning. Syllabification follows standard Dutch rules, prioritizing vowel sounds and maintaining consonant clusters.

Definitions

noun
  1. 1

    Inflammation of the appendix.

    Appendicitis

    “Hij is opgenomen in het ziekenhuis met een blindendarmontsteking.”

    “De arts adviseerde een operatie vanwege de blindendarmontsteking.”

Stress pattern

Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable of the last constituent ('-stek-').

Syllables

6
blin/blɪn/
den/dən/
dar/dɑr/
mon/mɔn/
tste/tstɛ/
king/kɪŋ/

blin — Open syllable, onset with /bl/, rime with /ɪn/. den — Open syllable, onset with /d/, rime with /ən/. dar — Open syllable, onset with /d/, rime with /ɑr/. mon — Open syllable, onset with /m/, rime with /ɔn/. tste — Closed syllable, onset with /tst/, rime with /ɛ/. king — Closed syllable, onset with /k/, rime with /ɪŋ/

Word Parts

pre

blind-

Middle Dutch origin, meaning 'blind' or 'cecum'.

root

darm-

Middle Dutch origin, meaning 'intestine'. Cognate with English 'arm'.

suf

-ontsteking

Combination of 'ont-' (process/beginning) and '-stek-' (to pierce) + '-ing' (noun forming suffix).

Similar Words

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Onset-Rime Principle

Syllables are formed around a vowel nucleus with preceding and following consonants.

Consonant Cluster Rule

Consonant clusters are maintained within a syllable unless exceptionally complex.

Compound Word Rule

Compound words are syllabified based on their components.

  • The 'nd' cluster in 'blindend' is a common occurrence and is treated as a single unit within the syllable.
  • Regional variations in pronunciation may exist, but they generally don't affect the core syllabification.
Analysis by gemma3:27b · 6/8/2025

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