tuberculoselijders
Syllables
tu-ber-cu-lo-se-lij-ders
Pronunciation
/ty.bər.ky.lo.ˈse.lɛi̯.dərs/
Stress
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Morphemes
tuberculo- + tubercul- + -ders
The word 'tuberculoselijders' is a compound noun derived from Latin and Dutch morphemes. It is divided into seven syllables: tu-ber-cu-lo-se-lij-ders, with stress on the penultimate syllable 'se'. The syllabification follows standard Dutch rules of open and closed syllables, and penultimate stress.
Definitions
- 1
People suffering from tuberculosis.
Tuberculosis sufferers
“De tuberculoselijders werden in een sanatorium behandeld.”
syn:TBC-patiëntenant:Gezonden
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable 'se'. The stress pattern is typical for Dutch compound nouns.
Syllables
tu — Open syllable, initial syllable.. ber — Open syllable.. cu — Open syllable.. lo — Open syllable.. se — Open, stressed syllable.. lij — Open syllable, contains a diphthong.. ders — Closed syllable, final syllable.
Word Parts
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Open Syllable Rule
Syllables generally end in vowels. This rule is applied to 'tu', 'ber', 'cu', 'lo', 'se', and 'lij'.
Closed Syllable Rule
Consonant clusters can end syllables, especially at the end of a word. This rule is applied to 'ders'.
Penultimate Stress Rule
Dutch generally stresses the penultimate syllable in compound nouns. This rule determines the stress on 'se'.
- Dutch allows some flexibility in syllabification, but the provided division is the most standard.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation might exist, but they won't significantly alter the syllabification.
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