bedrijfsgeneeskundige
Syllables
be-drijf-sge-nees-kun-di-ge
Pronunciation
/bəˈdrɛif̯sxəˈneːskʏndɪɣə/
Stress
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Morphemes
be- + drijf + sgeneeskundige
The word 'bedrijfsgeneeskundige' is a complex Dutch noun divided into seven syllables (be-drijf-sge-nees-kun-di-ge) with primary stress on the penultimate syllable. It's a compound word built from Germanic roots and suffixes, following Dutch syllabification rules that prioritize open syllables and maintain consonant clusters.
Definitions
- 1
A medical professional specializing in the health and safety of employees in the workplace.
Occupational physician
“De bedrijfsgeneeskundige beoordeelt de werkplek op risico's.”
“De bedrijfsgeneeskundige geeft advies over preventieve maatregelen.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable '-kundig-'. The stress pattern is typical for Dutch nouns.
Syllables
be — Open syllable, unstressed.. drijf — Open syllable, contains a consonant cluster 'dr', unstressed.. sge — Open syllable, contains a consonant cluster 'sg', unstressed.. nees — Open syllable, contains a long vowel, unstressed.. kun — Closed syllable, unstressed.. di — Open syllable, unstressed.. ge — Open syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
Open Syllable Preference
Dutch favors creating open syllables (CV) whenever possible.
Consonant Cluster Handling
Consonant clusters are generally maintained within a syllable unless exceptionally difficult to pronounce.
Morpheme Boundaries
Syllable boundaries often align with morpheme boundaries, but this is not a strict rule.
- The combination 'sgenees-' is a standard, though somewhat unusual, morphemic juncture.
- Regional variations in pronunciation of /sx/ might affect the perceived syllable boundaries slightly.
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