steriliseertoestellen
Syllables
ste-ri-li-se-er-to-es-tel-len
Pronunciation
/ˈsteːriliˌzeːrtoːˈɛstələ(n)/
Stress
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Morphemes
sterili- + -seer- + -len
The word 'steriliseertoestellen' is a Dutch compound noun divided into nine syllables based on the open syllable preference. It consists of a Latin-derived prefix, a Dutch root, and two Dutch suffixes. Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable. Syllable division is consistent with other Dutch compound words.
Definitions
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Devices used for sterilization.
Sterilization devices
“De arts gebruikte de steriliseertoestellen om de instrumenten te reinigen.”
“De ziekenhuizen investeren in nieuwe steriliseertoestellen.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress on the penultimate syllable ('estel' in 'toestellen'). Secondary stress on 'seer'.
Syllables
ste — Open syllable, initial consonant cluster 'st' allowed.. ri — Open syllable.. li — Open syllable.. se — Open syllable.. er — Open syllable.. to — Open syllable.. es — Open syllable.. tel — Open syllable.. len — Closed syllable, final syllable, 'n' often reduced.
Word Parts
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Open Syllable Preference
Dutch favors syllables ending in vowels. Syllables are divided to maximize open syllables.
Consonant Cluster Handling
Consonant clusters are allowed at the beginning of syllables ('st' in 'ste-').
- Final 'n' in 'len' is often reduced or elided in rapid speech.
- Compound word structure influences syllable division.
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