doorverwijsfuncties
Syllables
door-ver-wijs-func-ties
Pronunciation
/ˈdoːr.vər.ʋɛi̯s.fʌŋk.ʃəs/
Stress
00011
Morphemes
door + verwijs + functies
The word 'doorverwijsfuncties' is a Dutch noun composed of a prefix, root, and suffix. It is divided into five syllables: door-ver-wijs-func-ties, with primary stress on 'func'. Syllabification follows the vowel nucleus rule and avoids breaking up consonant clusters. The word refers to referral functions within a system, particularly in healthcare.
Definitions
- 1
The functions related to referring patients or clients to other services.
Referral functions
“De doorverwijsfuncties binnen de zorg zijn essentieel.”
“We moeten de doorverwijsfuncties verbeteren.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable 'func'. The stress pattern is typical for Dutch nouns with multiple syllables.
Syllables
door — Open syllable, vowel nucleus 'oo'. ver — Open syllable, vowel nucleus 'e'. wijs — Syllable with diphthong 'ei', closed by 's'. func — Closed syllable, vowel nucleus 'u'. ties — Closed syllable, vowel nucleus 'ə'
Word Parts
Vowel Nucleus Rule
Syllables are formed around vowel nuclei. Each syllable must contain a vowel sound.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are generally not broken unless they are exceptionally complex or create pronunciation difficulties.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may exist, but do not significantly alter the syllabification.
- Dutch allows some flexibility in syllabification, but the provided division is the most common and phonologically justifiable.
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