sleutelbeenfractuuren
Syllables
sleu-tel-been-frac-tuur-en
Pronunciation
/ˈsløːtəlˌbeːnˌfraktuːrən/
Stress
010010
Morphemes
sleutel-been-fractuur + -en
The word 'sleutelbeenfracturen' is a compound noun meaning 'clavicle fractures'. It is divided into six syllables: sleu-tel-been-frac-tuur-en, with primary stress on the penultimate syllable ('-tuur-'). The syllabification follows vowel-based rules and handles consonant clusters appropriately, reflecting the word's morphological structure and pronunciation.
Definitions
- 1
Fractures of the clavicle (collarbone).
Clavicle fractures
“De patiënt had ernstige sleutelbeenfracturen opgelopen bij de val.”
“De arts behandelde de sleutelbeenfracturen met een brace.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('-tuur-'), following the general Dutch stress pattern. Other syllables are unstressed.
Syllables
sleu — Open syllable, containing a long vowel and initial consonant cluster.. tel — Closed syllable, containing a short vowel and final consonant.. been — Open syllable, containing a long vowel and final consonant.. frac — Closed syllable, containing a vowel and consonant cluster.. tuur — Open syllable, containing a long vowel and final consonant. Primary stressed syllable.. en — Open syllable, containing a schwa and functioning as a plural marker.
Word Parts
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Vowel-based Syllabification
Syllables are formed around vowel sounds, creating open or closed syllables.
Consonant Cluster Handling
Consonant clusters are generally kept together within a syllable, unless they can be naturally split based on pronunciation.
Penultimate Stress
Primary stress typically falls on the second-to-last syllable in Dutch words.
- The compound nature of the word requires careful consideration of morpheme boundaries.
- The 'eu' diphthong is a common feature of Dutch and doesn't pose a significant syllabification challenge.
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