contactverzorgenden
Syllables
con-tact-ver-zor-gen-den
Pronunciation
/kɔnˈtɑktfɛrˈzɔrɣəndə(n)/
Stress
010110
Morphemes
con + tact + ver-zorg-enden
The word 'contactverzorgenden' is a Dutch noun meaning 'contact nurses'. It is divided into six syllables: con-tact-ver-zor-gen-den, with primary stress on 'ver'. The word is a compound formed from Latin and Dutch morphemes, and its syllabification follows the standard Dutch rules of forming syllables around vowel nuclei.
Definitions
- 1
Individuals who provide contact and care, typically in a healthcare setting.
contact nurses, care providers
“De contactverzorgenden bezochten de patiënten dagelijks.”
“De contactverzorgenden zijn goed opgeleid.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('ver').
Syllables
con — Open syllable, initial syllable.. tact — Closed syllable, containing a consonant cluster.. ver — Open syllable, part of the verb stem.. zor — Open syllable, relating to 'care'. gen — Open syllable, part of the verb ending.. den — Open syllable, plural marker, final syllable. 'n' can be reduced.
Word Parts
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Vowel Nucleus Rule
Syllables are formed around vowel nuclei. Each syllable must contain at least one vowel sound.
Closed Syllable Rule
Consonant clusters following a vowel form a closed syllable.
- The final 'n' in '-den' can be reduced or elided in casual speech.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may occur.
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