spermaopslagcentrum
Syllables
sper-ma-op-slag-cen-trum
Pronunciation
/ˈspɛrmaːɔpˌslaːxˌsɛntrʏm/
Stress
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Morphemes
sperma + centrum
The Dutch word *spermaopslagcentrum* is a compound noun meaning 'sperm storage center'. It is syllabified as sper-ma-op-slag-cen-trum, with stress on the 'slag' syllable. The word is composed of Latin and Germanic roots and suffixes, and its syllabification follows Dutch rules favoring open syllables and maintaining consonant clusters.
Definitions
- 1
A facility or center where sperm is stored.
Sperm storage center
“Het spermaopslagcentrum is uitgerust met de nieuwste technologie.”
“De arts verwees de patiënt naar een spermaopslagcentrum.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the syllable 'slag', which is the penultimate syllable of the root element 'opslag' within the compound word.
Syllables
sper — Open syllable, onset 'sp', nucleus 'e', coda 'r'. ma — Open syllable, onset 'm', nucleus 'aː'. op — Open syllable, onset 'o', nucleus 'p'. slag — Closed syllable, onset 'sl', nucleus 'aː', coda 'x' - stressed syllable. cen — Open syllable, onset 's', nucleus 'e', coda 'n'. trum — Closed syllable, onset 'tr', nucleus 'u', coda 'm'
Similar Words
Open Syllable Preference
Dutch favors open syllables (CV structure) whenever possible.
Consonant Cluster Handling
Consonant clusters are maintained within a syllable unless they are exceptionally long or difficult to pronounce.
Compound Word Syllabification
Each component of a compound word is syllabified independently before being combined.
Stress Placement
Stress generally falls on the penultimate syllable of the root word within a compound.
- Regional variations in the pronunciation of the 'g' sound (voiced/voiceless fricative) do not affect syllabification.
- The word is a compound noun, and its syllabification reflects this structure.
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