slijmbeursontsteking
Syllables
slijm-beurs-ont-stek-ing
Pronunciation
/slɛimˈbørsɔntˈstɛkɪŋ/
Stress
01001
Morphemes
slijm + beurs + ontsteking
The word *slijmbeursontsteking* is a compound noun meaning bursitis. It is divided into five syllables: slijm-beurs-ont-stek-ing, with primary stress on *beurs*. Syllabification follows Dutch rules favoring open syllables and maintaining diphthong integrity. The word's morphemic structure reveals its Germanic origins and its composition from prefix, root, and suffix elements.
Definitions
- 1
Inflammation of a mucous bursa.
Bursitis
“De arts diagnoseerde een slijmbeursontsteking in mijn elleboog.”
syn:beursontsteking
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('beurs'), following the general Dutch rule of penultimate stress.
Syllables
slijm — Open syllable, containing the digraph 'ij' pronounced as /ɛi/.. beurs — Closed syllable, primary stressed syllable.. ont — Open syllable, part of the verb stem.. stek — Closed syllable, part of the verb stem.. ing — Closed syllable, nominalizing suffix.
Word Parts
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Open Syllable Preference
Dutch favors open syllables (CV), influencing the division of syllables like 'slijm' and 'ont'.
Diphthong Integrity
Diphthongs like 'ɛi' in 'slijm' are not broken up during syllabification.
Compound Word Syllabification
Compound words are treated as sequences of syllables from individual words.
- The 'ij' digraph is consistently pronounced as /ɛi/ and doesn't pose a syllabification challenge.
- The compound structure is the primary factor influencing the syllable division.
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