spijsverteringskanaal
Syllables
spijs-ver-te-rings-ka-naal
Pronunciation
/ˈspɛi̯s.vər.tə.rɪŋs.ka.naːl/
Stress
100010
Morphemes
spijs- + ver-ter- + -ings-kanaal
The word *spijsverteringskanaal* is a compound noun divided into six syllables: spijs-ver-te-rings-ka-naal. The primary stress falls on the first and fifth syllables. It is morphologically complex, combining Germanic and Latin-derived elements. Syllabification follows Dutch rules prioritizing vowel peaks and consonant cluster preservation.
Definitions
- 1
The digestive tract; the canal through which food passes in the body.
Digestive tract, alimentary canal
“De arts onderzocht het spijsverteringskanaal.”
“Problemen met het spijsverteringskanaal kunnen leiden tot buikpijn.”
syn:darmstelsel
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the first syllable ('spijs') and the fifth syllable ('ka').
Syllables
spijs — Open syllable with a complex onset. Stressed.. ver — Open syllable. Unstressed.. te — Open syllable. Unstressed.. rings — Closed syllable. Unstressed.. ka — Open syllable. Stressed.. naal — Closed syllable. Unstressed.
Word Parts
spijs-
From Middle Dutch *spise*, related to *spijzen* ("to eat, to feed"). Root relating to food. Germanic origin.
ver-ter-
Prefixes indicating a process or action. Germanic origin.
-ings-kanaal
-ings forms a noun denoting a process or result. kanaal is from French *canal*, ultimately from Latin *canalis*.
Onset Maximization
Consonant clusters are maximized in the onset position (e.g., 'sp').
Vowel Peak Principle
Each syllable must contain a vowel peak.
Avoid Breaking Diphthongs
Diphthongs are kept within a single syllable.
Consonant Cluster Preservation
Consonant clusters are generally preserved unless they are unpronounceable or violate phonotactic constraints.
- The 'sp' cluster is treated as a single onset.
- The 'rt' cluster is generally kept together.
- The 'ng' is a single phoneme.
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