nierfunctiestoornissen
Syllables
nier-func-tie-stoor-nis-sen
Pronunciation
/ˈniːrˌfʏŋkstiˌstoːrˈnɪsə(n)/
Stress
000100
Morphemes
nier, functie, stoornis + -en
The word 'nierfunctiestoornissen' is a complex Dutch noun divided into six syllables (nier-func-tie-stoor-nis-sen). It's a compound word with primary stress on 'stoor'. Syllabification follows Dutch rules prioritizing open syllables and tolerating consonant clusters.
Definitions
- 1
Kidney dysfunction disorders; a collection of conditions where the kidneys are not functioning properly.
Kidney dysfunction disorders
“De patiënt lijdt aan ernstige nierfunctiestoornissen.”
“Nierfunctiestoornissen kunnen leiden tot dialyse.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable 'stoor' (1). All other syllables are unstressed (0).
Syllables
nier — Open syllable (CV), no stress.. func — Closed syllable (CVC), no stress.. tie — Open syllable (CV), no stress.. stoor — Open syllable (CV), primary stress.. nis — Closed syllable (CVC), no stress.. sen — Open syllable (CV), weak schwa, potential reduction.
Similar Words
Open Syllable Preference
Dutch favors open syllables (CV structure) whenever possible.
Consonant Cluster Tolerance
Consonant clusters are tolerated at the end of syllables (CVC).
Compound Word Syllabification
Syllabification occurs within morphemes in compound words, though attempts are made to maintain open syllables.
- The compound nature of the word necessitates breaking it down despite the preference for maintaining morpheme integrity. Vowel reduction in the final syllable is common.
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