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Words with Root “pleeg-” in Dutch

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pleeg- Dutch, related to 'care', 'nurture', from Middle Dutch *plēgen* meaning 'to care for, to tend to'.

sociaal verpleegkundige
7 syllables23 letters
so·ci·aal ver·pleeg·kun·di·ge
/soˈsaːl vərˈpleːɣkʏndɪɣə/
noun

The word 'sociaal verpleegkundige' is a compound noun syllabified based on maximizing onsets and following V-C/C-V patterns. Stress falls on the second and sixth syllables. It comprises a prefix 'ver-', root 'pleeg-', and suffix '-kundige', with 'sociaal' acting as an adjectival modifier.

transitieverpleegkundige
8 syllables24 letters
tran·si·tie·ver·pleeg·kun·di·ge
/trɑnˈsitieʋərˈpleːɣkʏndɪɣə/
noun

The word 'transitieverpleegkundige' is a complex Dutch noun meaning 'transition nurse'. It is divided into eight syllables based on vowel sounds and consonant cluster maintenance. The primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable. The word is composed of a Latin-derived prefix ('transitie-'), a native Dutch root ('pleeg-'), and a Middle Dutch-derived suffix ('kundige').

transitieverpleegkundigen
8 syllables25 letters
tran·si·tie·ver·pleeg·kun·di·gen
/trɑnˈsitieʋərˌpleːɣkʏndɪɣə(n)/
noun

The word 'transitieverpleegkundigen' is a complex Dutch noun broken down into eight syllables. Primary stress falls on 'pleeg'. Syllabification follows standard Dutch rules of onset-rime division, sonority sequencing, and vowel grouping. The word is morphologically complex, consisting of a Latin-derived prefix, a native Dutch root, and multiple native Dutch suffixes.

verpleegassistenten
6 syllables19 letters
ver·pleeg·as·sis·ten·ten
/vərˈpleːɣɑsɪˈsɪntən/
noun

The word 'verpleegassistenten' is a compound noun divided into six syllables: ver-pleeg-as-sis-ten-ten. Primary stress falls on the antepenultimate syllable ('ten'). The syllabification follows Dutch vowel-centric rules, with closed and open syllables formed based on vowel-consonant patterns. The word is morphologically complex, comprising a prefix, root, and multiple suffixes.

verpleeghuisbewoner
6 syllables19 letters
ver·plee·ghuis·be·wo·ner
/vərˈpleːɣɦœysbəˌvoːnər/
noun

The word 'verpleeghuisbewoner' is a compound noun syllabified based on vowel sounds and consonant clusters. Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable 'wo'. The word is composed of Germanic roots and prefixes indicating 'nursing home resident'.

verpleeghuisbewoners
6 syllables20 letters
ver·pleeg·huis·be·wo·ners
/vərˈpleːɣɦœysbəˌʋoːnərs/
noun

The word 'verpleeghuisbewoners' is a compound noun divided into six syllables: ver-pleeg-huis-be-wo-ners. Stress falls on the penultimate syllable 'wo-'. The syllabification follows vowel-centric rules, avoiding diphthong splitting and handling consonant clusters based on sonority. It consists of a prefix 'ver-', roots 'pleeg-' and 'huis', a prefix 'be-', a root 'woner', and a plural suffix '-s'.

verpleeghuisindicatie
7 syllables21 letters
ver·plee·ghuis·in·di·ca·tie
/vərˈpleːɣɦœysɪndiˈkaːtsi/
noun

The Dutch word 'verpleeghuisindicatie' is a complex noun formed from Germanic and French roots. It is syllabified based on vowel sounds, preserving diphthongs and maintaining consonant clusters. The primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable. The word refers to a nursing home eligibility assessment.

verpleeghuispatiënten
6 syllables21 letters
ver·pleeghuis·pa·ti·ën·ten
/vərˈpleːɣɦœyspaˈti̯ən(t)ə/
noun

The word 'verpleeghuispatiënten' is a complex Dutch noun formed through compounding. It is divided into six syllables with primary stress on the antepenultimate syllable. Syllabification follows the principle of maximizing onsets and treating diphthongs as single vowel sounds. The word refers to nursing home patients.

verpleeginrichtingen
6 syllables20 letters
ver·pleeg·in·rich·tin·gen
/vərˈpleːɣɪnˈrɪxtɪŋən/
noun

The word 'verpleeginrichtingen' is a complex Dutch noun composed of a prefix, root, and multiple suffixes. It is divided into six syllables with primary stress on 'rich'. Syllabification follows standard Dutch rules based on vowel-consonant patterns and stress placement. The word refers to nursing homes and is a common term in Dutch healthcare.

verpleegstersopleiding
6 syllables22 letters
ver·pleeg·sters·op·lei·ding
/vərˈpleːɣstərsɔpˌlɛi̯dɪŋ/
noun

The word 'verpleegstersopleiding' is a compound noun syllabified into six syllables: ver-pleeg-sters-op-lei-ding. The primary stress falls on 'sters'. It's formed from Germanic roots and suffixes, denoting nurse training. Syllabification follows vowel-consonant division and maintains pronounceable consonant clusters.

verpleegstersuniform
6 syllables20 letters
ver·pleeg·sters·u·ni·form
/vərˈpleːɣstərsʏniˈfɔrm/
noun

The word 'verpleegstersuniform' is a compound noun syllabified into six syllables: ver-pleeg-sters-u-ni-form. The primary stress falls on the final syllable 'form'. Syllabification follows vowel-centered rules, maintaining consonant clusters where possible. The word is composed of Germanic and Latin morphemes indicating a nurse's uniform.