trommelvliesontsteking
Syllables
trom-mel-vlies-ont-ste-king
Pronunciation
/trɔməlˈvlizɔntˈstɛkɪŋ/
Stress
000110
Morphemes
ont + trommelvlies + steking
The word 'trommelvliesontsteking' is a compound noun meaning 'eardrum inflammation'. It is syllabified as trom-mel-vlies-ont-ste-king, with primary stress on 'ste'. Syllabification follows Dutch rules prioritizing open syllables and maintaining consonant clusters. The word is composed of the roots 'trommel' and 'vlies', the prefix 'ont', and the suffix 'steking'.
Definitions
- 1
Inflammation of the eardrum.
Eardrum inflammation
“De dokter constateerde een trommelvliesontsteking.”
“Mijn kind heeft last van een trommelvliesontsteking.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable 'ste' in 'ont-ste-king'.
Syllables
trom — Open syllable, initial syllable.. mel — Open syllable, part of the root 'trommel'.. vlies — Closed syllable, root 'vlies'.. ont — Open syllable, prefix 'ont'.. ste — Open syllable, part of the suffix 'steking', stressed syllable.. king — Closed syllable, final part of the suffix 'steking'.
Word Parts
Open Syllable Preference
Syllables are divided to maximize the number of open syllables (ending in a vowel).
Consonant Cluster Handling
Consonant clusters are generally kept together unless they are complex or difficult to pronounce.
Compound Word Syllabification
Compound words are treated as a sequence of smaller units, each syllabified according to the above rules.
- Dutch allows some flexibility in syllabification, but the given division adheres to the principle of maximizing open syllables.
- Regional variations in pronunciation might affect vowel realization but not the core syllabification.
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