ruggenmergszenuwen
Syllables
rug-gen-mergs-ze-nu-wen
Pronunciation
/ˈrʏɣə(n)mɛrɣsənʏwə(n)/
Stress
100000
Morphemes
rug, merg, zenuw + -en
The word 'ruggenmergszenuwen' is a compound noun divided into six syllables based on vowel sounds. The primary stress falls on the first syllable ('rug'). It consists of multiple roots ('rug', 'merg', 'zenuw') and a plural suffix ('-en'). Syllabification follows standard Dutch rules, prioritizing vowel sounds and maintaining consonant clusters.
Definitions
- 1
The nerves that run along the spinal cord.
Spinal nerves
“De arts onderzocht de ruggenmergszenuwen.”
“Beschadiging van de ruggenmergszenuwen kan leiden tot verlamming.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the first syllable ('rug').
Syllables
rug — Open syllable, stressed.. gen — Open syllable, unstressed.. mergs — Closed syllable, unstressed.. ze — Open syllable, unstressed.. nu — Open syllable, unstressed.. wen — Open syllable, unstressed.
Vowel-Centered Syllables
Syllables are formed around vowel sounds.
Consonant Cluster Maintenance
Consonant clusters are maintained within a syllable if they follow a vowel.
- Vowel reduction in unstressed syllables is common but doesn't affect syllabification.
- Regional variations in 'g' pronunciation.
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