slijmvliesirritatiesirritatiessis
Syllables
slijm-vlies-irri-ta-ties-irri-ta-ties-sis
Pronunciation
/sɛi̯mˈvlisɪrritaːtsis/
Stress
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Morphemes
slijm + vlies + -irritaties
The word 'slijmvliesirritaties' is a complex Dutch noun divided into nine syllables. Stress falls on the penultimate syllable. The word is composed of a prefix ('slijm-'), a root ('vlies-'), and a root/suffix ('irritaties-'). Syllabification follows Dutch rules prioritizing maximizing onsets and splitting consonant clusters.
Definitions
- 1
Inflammation or irritation of the mucous membranes.
Mucosal irritations
“De patiënt klaagde over ernstige slijmvliesirritaties.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('-tie-').
Syllables
slijm — Open syllable, diphthong.. vlies — Open syllable.. irri — Closed syllable, stressed.. ta — Open syllable.. ties — Closed syllable.. irri — Closed syllable, stressed.. ta — Open syllable.. ties — Closed syllable.. sis — Closed syllable.
Word Parts
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Maximize Onset
Dutch prefers to include as many consonants as possible in the onset of a syllable.
Vowel Sequence
Each vowel generally forms the nucleus of a separate syllable.
Consonant Cluster Split
When consonant clusters occur between vowels, they are often split to create multiple syllables.
Stress Assignment
Stress typically falls on the penultimate syllable in Dutch words.
- The consonant cluster 'irrit' was split to maintain a more natural pronunciation and adhere to the principle of maximizing onsets.
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