spijsverteringsstelsel
Syllables
spijs-ver-te-rings-stel-sel
Pronunciation
/ˈspɛi̯s.vər.tə.rɪŋs.stɛl.səl/
Stress
001000
Morphemes
ver- + spijs + ings-
The Dutch word 'spijsverteringsstelsel' is a compound noun meaning 'digestive system'. It is syllabified as spijs-ver-te-rings-stel-sel, with primary stress on 'rings'. Syllabification follows rules of onset maximization, vowel peak principle, and morpheme boundaries. It's a complex word reflecting typical Dutch compounding patterns.
Definitions
- 1
The system of organs responsible for digesting food.
Digestive system
“De dokter onderzocht zijn spijsverteringsstelsel.”
“Een gezond spijsverteringsstelsel is belangrijk.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the antepenultimate syllable ('rings').
Syllables
spijs — Open syllable with a diphthong. Onset cluster 'sp'.. ver — Open syllable. Contains a schwa.. te — Open syllable. Contains a schwa.. rings — Closed syllable with a short vowel and a nasal consonant.. stel — Open syllable. Onset cluster 'st'.. sel — Open syllable. Contains a schwa.
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Consonant clusters like 'sp' and 'st' are kept together as onsets.
Vowel Peak Principle
Each syllable contains a vowel sound.
Morpheme Boundaries
Syllable boundaries often align with morpheme boundaries.
- The word is a complex compound noun.
- The 'ings' suffix is consistently treated as a separate syllable.
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