middenoorontsteking
Syllables
mid-den-oor-on-tsteking
Pronunciation
/ˈmɪdə(n)oːrɔn(t)ˈstɛkɪŋ/
Stress
00011
Morphemes
mid + oor + ontsteking
The word 'middenoorontsteking' is divided into five syllables: mid-den-oor-on-tsteking. The primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable 'ont-'. The word is a compound noun consisting of the prefix 'mid-', the root 'oor', and the suffix 'ontsteking'. Syllabification follows vowel-based division rules, avoiding diphthong splitting and maintaining consonant clusters.
Definitions
- 1
Inflammation of the middle ear.
Middle ear infection
“Mijn kind heeft een middenoorontsteking.”
“De dokter constateerde een middenoorontsteking.”
syn:oorontsteking
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable 'ont-'. The first three syllables are unstressed.
Syllables
mid — Open syllable, initial syllable.. den — Open syllable, schwa possible deletion.. oor — Open syllable, contains a diphthong.. on — Open syllable, part of the prefix 'ont'.. tsteking — Closed syllable, stressed syllable, consonant cluster.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Based Division
Syllables are formed around vowel sounds.
Avoid Diphthong Splitting
Diphthongs are kept within a single syllable.
Consonant Cluster Handling
Consonant clusters are generally maintained within a syllable.
Prefix/Suffix Separation
Prefixes and suffixes are often separated into distinct syllables.
- Optional schwa deletion in unstressed syllables.
- Regional variations in the pronunciation of the 'g' sound.
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