bejaardenverzorgers
Syllables
be-jaar-den-ver-zor-gers
Pronunciation
/bəˈjaːrdə(n)vərˈzɔrɣərs/
Stress
01011
Morphemes
be- + jaar + den-ver-zor-gers
The word 'bejaardenverzorgers' is a compound noun syllabified according to Dutch rules, prioritizing open syllables and maintaining consonant clusters. Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable. The word consists of Germanic roots, prefixes, and suffixes, denoting individuals providing care for the elderly.
Definitions
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People who provide care for the elderly.
Elderly care providers
“De bejaardenverzorgers doen hun best om de ouderen te helpen.”
“Er is een tekort aan bejaardenverzorgers in Nederland.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable 'zor'.
Syllables
be — Open syllable, initial syllable.. jaar — Closed syllable, contains a long vowel.. den — Open syllable, plural marker.. ver — Open syllable, prefix.. zor — Closed syllable, root.. gers — Closed syllable, agentive suffix.
Word Parts
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Open Syllable Rule
Syllables generally end in a vowel sound.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are generally maintained within a syllable.
- Potential for slight variation in vowel quality due to regional accents.
- The 'd' in 'bejaarden' could be considered part of the following syllable in some pronunciations, but separation is more common.
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