middenvoetsbeentjes
Syllables
mid-den-voets-been-tjes
Pronunciation
/ˈmɪdənˌvoːtsbeːnˌtʃəs/
Stress
01011
Morphemes
mid + voet + s-been-tjes
The word 'middenvoetsbeentjes' is divided into five syllables: mid-den-voets-been-tjes. The primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('been'). It's a compound noun formed from 'mid', 'voet', and suffixes indicating 'bone' and a diminutive plural. Syllabification follows standard Dutch rules based on vowel peaks, consonant clusters, and morphemic boundaries.
Definitions
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Metatarsal bones
Metatarsal bones
“De arts onderzocht de breuk in zijn middenvoetsbeentjes.”
“Middenvoetsbeentjes kunnen gevoelig zijn bij overbelasting.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('been').
Syllables
mid — Open syllable, single vowel.. den — Closed syllable, vowel + consonant.. voets — Closed syllable, vowel + consonant cluster.. been — Open syllable, vowel + consonant, primary stress.. tjes — Closed syllable, consonant cluster + vowel.
Word Parts
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Vowel Peak
Each syllable must contain a vowel sound.
Consonant Clusters
Consonant clusters are generally maintained within a syllable.
Morphological Boundaries
Syllable division often respects morphemic boundaries.
- The diminutive suffix '-tjes' forms a separate syllable.
- The 'voets' cluster is a typical Dutch consonant cluster.
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