testosterononspigel
Syllables
tes-to-ste-ro-non-spi-gel
Pronunciation
/tɛstɔstəˈroːnspiɣəl/
Stress
0001000
Morphemes
testostero + spiegel
The word 'testosteronspiegel' is a Dutch compound noun with seven syllables, divided based on open syllable preference and the penultimate stress rule. It consists of the root 'testostero' (Greek origin) and the suffix 'spiegel' (Germanic origin). The primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('ro').
Definitions
- 1
The level of testosterone in the blood.
Testosterone level
“De arts heeft de testosteronspiegel gemeten.”
“Een lage testosteronspiegel kan leiden tot vermoeidheid.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('ro'), following the penultimate stress rule in Dutch.
Syllables
tes — Open syllable, unstressed.. to — Open syllable, unstressed.. ste — Open syllable, unstressed.. ro — Open syllable, stressed.. non — Closed syllable, unstressed.. spi — Open syllable, unstressed.. gel — Closed syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
Similar Words
Open Syllable Preference
Dutch favors open syllables (CV), leading to divisions like 'te-sto' rather than 'tes-to'.
Penultimate Stress
The primary stress is placed on the second-to-last syllable.
Compound Word Syllabification
Compound words are broken down based on their constituent morphemes.
Consonant Cluster Resolution
Consonant clusters are broken up to create pronounceable syllables, but common clusters are often maintained.
- Regional variations in the pronunciation of the 'g' sound (/ɣ/ or /x/).
- The 'n' linking element is a common feature in Dutch compound words and influences syllabification.
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