borstvliesontstekingen
Syllables
bor-st-vlies-ont-stek-in-gen
Pronunciation
/ˈbɔrstˌvlizɔntˈstɛkɪŋə(n)/
Stress
0001001
Morphemes
ont- + steek + -vlies-ingen
The word 'borstvliesontstekingen' is a Dutch compound noun divided into seven syllables: bor-st-vlies-ont-stek-in-gen. It features complex consonant clusters and is stressed on the penultimate syllable. The morphemic analysis reveals a root related to inflammation, a suffix indicating a membrane, and a prefix denoting a condition.
Definitions
- 1
Inflammation of the pleura surrounding the breast.
Breast pleurisy inflammation
“De patiënt werd gediagnosticeerd met borstvliesontstekingen.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('ont').
Syllables
bor — Closed syllable, consonant onset.. st — Closed syllable, consonant cluster onset.. vlies — Closed syllable, consonant cluster onset.. ont — Closed syllable, consonant onset.. stek — Closed syllable, consonant cluster onset.. in — Open syllable, vowel onset.. gen — Open syllable, vowel onset.
Word Parts
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Onset-Rime
Dutch syllables generally follow an onset-rime structure.
Consonant Clusters
Dutch allows for complex consonant clusters in both onsets and codas.
Vowel-Based Division
Syllables are primarily divided around vowels.
- Regional variations in the pronunciation of the 'g' sound do not affect syllabification.
- The word is a complex compound noun, requiring careful consideration of morphemic boundaries.
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