transplantatiegeneeskunde
Syllables
trans-plan-ta-tie-ge-nees-kun-de
Pronunciation
/trɑ̃splɑ̃taˈtiɣəˌneːsˌkʏndə/
Stress
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Morphemes
trans + plant + atie-genees-kunde
The word 'transplantatiegeneeskunde' is a complex Dutch noun divided into eight syllables based on open syllable preference and avoidance of consonant clusters. Primary stress falls on 'plan'. It's a compound word formed from Latin and Greek roots and suffixes, referring to the field of transplant medicine.
Definitions
- 1
The branch of medicine concerned with the transplantation of organs or tissues.
Transplant medicine
“Hij studeert transplantatiegeneeskunde.”
“De ontwikkelingen in de transplantatiegeneeskunde zijn enorm.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the 'plan' syllable, which is the penultimate syllable of the first constituent ('transplantatie').
Syllables
trans — Closed syllable, initial syllable.. plan — Open syllable, stressed syllable.. ta — Open syllable, unstressed.. tie — Open syllable, unstressed.. ge — Open syllable, unstressed.. nees — Open syllable, unstressed.. kun — Open syllable, unstressed.. de — Open syllable, final syllable.
Word Parts
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Open Syllable Preference
Dutch favors CV syllables, leading to divisions that maximize open syllables.
Consonant Cluster Avoidance
Consonant clusters are generally kept together unless they are complex and difficult to pronounce.
Compound Word Stress
Primary stress typically falls on the penultimate syllable of the first constituent.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may exist, but do not significantly alter the syllable division.
- The 'g' in 'geneeskunde' can be pronounced softly or omitted in some dialects, but this doesn't affect the syllabic structure.
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