tussenwervelschijven
Syllables
tus-sen-wer-vel-schij-ven
Pronunciation
/ˈtʏsə(n)ʋɛrˈvɛl.sxɛi̯vən/
Stress
001000
Morphemes
tussen + wervel + schijf-en
The word *tussenwervelschijven* is a Dutch compound noun meaning 'intervertebral discs'. It is syllabified as *tus-sen-wer-vel-schij-ven*, with stress on the third syllable ('wer'). The syllabification follows Dutch rules of onset maximization and vowel-centric syllables. The word is composed of the prefix *tussen-*, the roots *wervel-* and *schijf-*, and the plural suffix *-en*.
Definitions
- 1
Discs between the vertebrae of the spinal column.
Intervertebral discs
“De arts onderzocht de tussenwervelschijven.”
“Problemen met de tussenwervelschijven kunnen rugpijn veroorzaken.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('wer'), following the penultimate stress rule in Dutch.
Syllables
tus — Open syllable, unstressed.. sen — Open syllable, unstressed. Schwa reduction possible.. wer — Open syllable, stressed.. vel — Open syllable, unstressed.. schij — Diphthong, closed syllable, unstressed.. ven — Open syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Dutch syllabification prioritizes including as many consonants as possible in the onset of a syllable, as seen with the 'sch' cluster.
Vowel-Centric Syllables
Each syllable generally contains one vowel sound, guiding the division between consonant and vowel sequences.
Penultimate Stress
Primary stress typically falls on the second-to-last syllable in Dutch words.
- The compound nature of the word requires consideration of morpheme boundaries.
- Potential for schwa reduction in unstressed syllables.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may exist.
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