slijmvliesontsteking
Syllables
slijm-vlies-ont-ste-king
Pronunciation
/slɛimvlizɔntˈstɛkɪŋ/
Stress
00011
Morphemes
ont + slijm-vlies + -steking
The word 'slijmvliesontsteking' is a compound noun divided into five syllables (slijm-vlies-ont-ste-king) with primary stress on the penultimate syllable '-steking'. It consists of the roots 'slijm' and 'vlies', the prefix 'ont-', and the suffix '-steking'. Syllabification follows Dutch rules favoring open syllables and allowing consonant clusters.
Definitions
- 1
Inflammation of the mucous membrane
Inflammation of the mucous membrane
“De patiënt had een ernstige slijmvliesontsteking.”
“De arts behandelde de slijmvliesontsteking met antibiotica.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable, '-steking'.
Syllables
slijm — Open syllable, root of the word.. vlies — Open syllable, root of the word.. ont — Open syllable, prefix.. ste — Closed syllable, part of the suffix.. king — Closed syllable, part of the suffix, stressed syllable.
Word Parts
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Open Syllable Preference
Dutch favors open syllables (CV) whenever possible.
Consonant Cluster Allowance
Consonant clusters are permitted within syllables.
Penultimate Stress
Primary stress generally falls on the penultimate syllable.
- The 'ij' digraph is consistently pronounced as /ɛi/. Consonant clusters are permissible but can be challenging for non-native speakers.
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