ruggenmergpuncties
Syllables
rug-gen-merg-punc-ties
Pronunciation
/ˈrʏɣə(n)mɛrɣpʏn(k)tis/
Stress
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Morphemes
rug, merg, punc + ties
The word 'ruggenmergpuncties' is a compound noun divided into five syllables: rug-gen-merg-punc-ties. Primary stress falls on 'punc'. Syllabification follows vowel-final and consonant-cluster rules, with consideration for morphemic boundaries and potential elision.
Definitions
- 1
Lumbar punctures, a medical procedure involving the extraction of cerebrospinal fluid from the spinal canal.
Lumbar punctures
“De arts voerde meerdere ruggenmergpuncties uit.”
“De resultaten van de ruggenmergpuncties waren niet eenduidig.”
syn:lumbaalpuncties
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('punc').
Syllables
rug — Open syllable, vowel-final.. gen — Open syllable, vowel-final.. merg — Open syllable, vowel-final.. punc — Closed syllable, consonant-final. (k) can be elided.. ties — Closed syllable, consonant-final.
Vowel-Final Syllables
Syllables generally end in a vowel sound.
Consonant Cluster Syllables
Consonant clusters can occur at the end of a syllable, but syllables generally aim to end in a vowel.
Compound Word Syllabification
Compound words are divided based on the morphemic boundaries.
- Consonant clusters ('rg', 'punc') require careful consideration. Elision of (n) in 'punc' is possible in rapid speech.
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