trommelvliesbuisjes
Syllables
trom-mel-vlies-buis-jes
Pronunciation
/ˈtrɔməlˌvlizbœyzəs/
Stress
10000
Morphemes
trommel, vlies, buis + jes
The word *trommelvliesbuisjes* is a compound noun meaning 'grommet tubes'. It is divided into five syllables: trom-mel-vlies-buis-jes, with primary stress on the first syllable ('trom'). The syllabification follows Dutch vowel-centric rules, preserving diphthongs and handling consonant clusters appropriately. It consists of three roots (trommel, vlies, buis) and a diminutive suffix (-jes).
Definitions
- 1
Small tubes inserted into the eardrum to ventilate the middle ear.
grommet tubes, tympanostomy tubes
“De arts heeft trommelvliesbuisjes geplaatst.”
“Trommelvliesbuisjes helpen bij oorontstekingen.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the first syllable ('trom'). The remaining syllables are unstressed.
Syllables
trom — Open syllable, stressed.. mel — Closed syllable, unstressed.. vlies — Closed syllable, unstressed. Contains a diphthong.. buis — Closed syllable, unstressed.. jes — Closed syllable, unstressed. Diminutive suffix.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Centric Syllabification
Each syllable contains a vowel sound.
Diphthong Preservation
Diphthongs like 'ie' in 'vlies' are kept within a single syllable.
Consonant Cluster Handling
Consonant clusters are maintained unless easily separable based on sonority.
Stress Placement
Primary stress is placed on the first syllable of the word.
- The diminutive suffix '-jes' is always a separate syllable.
- The diphthong 'ie' in 'vlies' must remain intact within a single syllable.
- Complex consonant clusters require careful consideration to avoid violating vowel-centric rules.
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