stimulərɪŋsmɪdələ(n)
Syllables
sti-mu-lə-rɪŋ-s-mɪ-də-lə(n)
Pronunciation
/sti.my.ləˈrɪŋ.s.mɪ.də.lə(n)/
Stress
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Morphemes
stimuleer- + -ings- + -middelen
The word 'stimuleringsmiddelen' is a complex Dutch noun meaning 'stimulants'. It is divided into eight syllables based on vowel sounds, with primary stress on the penultimate syllable. It's formed from Latin and Middle Dutch roots, and its syllabification follows standard Dutch rules, accounting for consonant clusters and potential elisions.
Definitions
- 1
Substances that excite or arouse the nervous system.
Stimulants
“De politie heeft een grote hoeveelheid stimuleringsmiddelen in beslag genomen.”
“Alcohol en cafeïne zijn veelgebruikte stimuleringsmiddelen.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable, specifically on '-rɪŋ-' in 'middelen'.
Syllables
sti — Open syllable, initial syllable.. mu — Open syllable.. lə — Open syllable.. rɪŋ — Closed, stressed syllable. Contains 'ng' cluster.. s — Open syllable.. mɪ — Open syllable.. də — Open syllable.. lə(n) — Closed syllable, final syllable. 'n' can be elided.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Based Syllabification
Syllable division generally occurs before a vowel sound.
Consonant Cluster Preservation
Consonant clusters are typically kept together within a syllable unless easily separable.
- The 'ng' cluster is treated as a single unit.
- The final '-en' can be reduced or elided in casual speech.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may exist.
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