steriliseertoestel
Syllables
ste-ri-li-se-er-to-es-tel
Pronunciation
/ˈste.ri.li.seːr.to.ˈɛs.təl/
Stress
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Morphemes
sterili- + seer- + toestel
The word 'steriliseertoestel' is a Dutch noun meaning 'sterilization device'. It is syllabified as ste-ri-li-se-er-to-es-tel, with primary stress on 'seer'. The syllabification follows Dutch rules prioritizing open syllables and respecting morphological boundaries. It is a compound noun derived from Latin and Middle Dutch roots.
Definitions
- 1
A device used for sterilization.
Sterilization device
“Het ziekenhuis kocht een nieuw *steriliseertoestel*.”
“De arts gebruikte het *steriliseertoestel* om de instrumenten te ontsmetten.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the antepenultimate syllable ('seer').
Syllables
ste — Open syllable, initial consonant cluster.. ri — Open syllable, vowel following consonant.. li — Open syllable, vowel following consonant.. se — Open syllable, stressed vowel.. er — Open syllable, vowel following consonant.. to — Open syllable, vowel following consonant.. es — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. tel — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Initial Syllable
Each vowel generally begins a new syllable.
Consonant Cluster Resolution
Consonant clusters are broken up to create open syllables where possible.
Morphological Boundaries
Syllable division respects the boundaries between morphemes.
- The 'eer' diphthong doesn't present unusual syllabification challenges.
- The initial 'st' consonant cluster is typical in Dutch.
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