spijsverteringssysteem
Syllables
spijs-ver-te-rings-sys-teem
Pronunciation
/ˈspɛi̯s.vər.tə.rɪŋs.ˈsɪs.teːm/
Stress
001001
Morphemes
spijs-verter + -ings-systeem
The word 'spijsverteringssysteem' is a Dutch compound noun meaning 'digestive system'. It is syllabified as spijs-ver-te-rings-sys-teem, with primary stress on 'te'. The syllabification follows Dutch rules of onset maximization and vowel peak principle, respecting morphemic boundaries. It's a typical example of Dutch compounding and suffixation.
Definitions
- 1
The biological system responsible for processing food and extracting nutrients.
Digestive system
“Het spijsverteringssysteem zorgt voor de opname van voedingsstoffen.”
“Problemen met het spijsverteringssysteem kunnen leiden tot buikpijn.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the antepenultimate syllable ('te'). The first and fifth syllables are also relatively prominent, but less so than the stressed syllable.
Syllables
spijs — Open syllable, containing a diphthong.. ver — Open syllable, containing a schwa.. te — Open syllable, containing a schwa, and primary stress.. rings — Closed syllable, containing a short vowel and a nasal consonant.. sys — Closed syllable, containing a short vowel.. teem — Closed syllable, containing a long vowel.
Word Parts
Onset Maximization
Consonant clusters are generally kept together at the beginning of a syllable.
Vowel Peak Principle
Each syllable must contain a vowel sound.
Morpheme Boundary Respect
Syllable boundaries often align with morpheme boundaries.
- The complex consonant clusters in Dutch require careful consideration to ensure accurate syllabification.
- Regional variations in pronunciation might slightly affect syllable boundaries, but the core principles remain consistent.
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