hersenvliesontsteking
Syllables
her-sen-vlies-ont-ste-king
Pronunciation
/ɦɛrˈsɛnvliːsɔntˈstɛkɪŋ/
Stress
010110
Morphemes
ont- + hersenen/vlies + -steking
The word 'hersenvliesontsteking' is a complex Dutch noun meaning 'meningitis'. It is divided into six syllables: her-sen-vlies-ont-ste-king, with primary stress on 'ste'. The syllabification follows Dutch rules prioritizing vowel sounds and maximizing onsets. It's a compound word built from Germanic roots and affixes.
Definitions
- 1
Inflammation of the meninges (membranes surrounding the brain and spinal cord).
Meningitis
“De patiënt is opgenomen met hersenvliesontsteking.”
“Hersenvliesontsteking kan levensbedreigend zijn.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable 'ste' (1). All other syllables are unstressed (0).
Syllables
her — Open syllable, initial syllable, stressed.. sen — Open syllable, follows a stressed syllable.. vlies — Closed syllable, contains a long vowel.. ont — Open syllable, prefix.. ste — Open syllable, stressed.. king — Closed syllable, final syllable.
Word Parts
Onset Maximization
Attempting to create syllables with consonant onsets where possible.
Vowel Centering
Syllables are built around vowel sounds.
Diphthong Preservation
Diphthongs are not split across syllable boundaries.
Consonant Cluster Handling
Consonant clusters are generally maintained within a syllable unless easily separable.
- Schwa reduction in unstressed syllables can vary regionally.
- The compound nature of the word requires careful consideration of morphemic boundaries.
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