ruggenmergvloeistof
Syllables
rug-gen-merg-vloe-i-stof
Pronunciation
/ˈrʏɣə(n)ˌmɛrɣfløːi̯stɔf/
Stress
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Morphemes
rug, merg, vloei, stof + gen
The word 'ruggenmergvloeistof' is a compound noun syllabified according to Dutch rules prioritizing onset maximization and vowel-centric syllables. Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('stof'). The word consists of multiple roots and a suffix, each with its own etymological origin. Regional pronunciation variations may occur, but do not affect the core syllabification.
Definitions
- 1
The clear, colorless bodily fluid found in the spinal canal, surrounding the brain and spinal cord.
Spinal fluid
“De arts nam een monster van de ruggenmergvloeistof.”
“Een infectie van de ruggenmergvloeistof kan ernstig zijn.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('stof').
Syllables
rug — Open syllable, stressed (primary stress is later in the word).. gen — Closed syllable, unstressed.. merg — Open syllable, unstressed.. vloe — Open syllable, unstressed.. i — Open syllable, unstressed.. stof — Closed syllable, stressed (primary stress).
Word Parts
Similar Words
Onset Maximization
Consonant clusters are generally assigned to the following vowel to create a valid onset.
Vowel-Centric Syllables
Each syllable must contain a vowel sound.
Compound Word Syllabification
Syllabification occurs within each component of the compound word.
- Regional variations in the pronunciation of the 'g' sound (voiced/voiceless).
- Potential elision of the 'n' in 'mergvloeistof' in rapid speech.
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