eerstelijnsinstelling
Syllables
eer-ste-lijns-in-stel-ling
Pronunciation
/ˈeːrstəˌlɛinsɪnˈstɛlɪŋ/
Stress
010011
Morphemes
eerste + instel + ling
The word 'eerstelijnsinstelling' is a Dutch compound noun divided into six syllables: eer-ste-lijns-in-stel-ling. Stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('ling'). Syllabification follows Dutch rules prioritizing open syllables and maintaining diphthong integrity. The word consists of the prefix 'eerste', root 'instel', and suffix 'ling'.
Definitions
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First-line institution
First-line institution
“De eerstelijnsinstelling biedt basisgezondheidszorg.”
“Patiënten kunnen terecht bij een eerstelijnsinstelling voor eenvoudige klachten.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('ling').
Syllables
eer — Open syllable, initial syllable, vowel is long.. ste — Closed syllable, consonant cluster 'st'.. lijns — Closed syllable, contains the diphthong 'ij'.. in — Closed syllable, short vowel.. stel — Closed syllable, consonant cluster 'st'.. ling — Closed syllable, stressed syllable.
Word Parts
Open Syllable Preference
Dutch favors syllables ending in vowels whenever possible.
Consonant Cluster Resolution
Consonant clusters are broken up to create more natural-sounding syllables.
Diphthong Integrity
Diphthongs like 'ij' are generally kept together within a single syllable.
Penultimate Stress
Primary stress falls on the second-to-last syllable.
- The 'ij' digraph is a unique feature of Dutch orthography and phonology.
- The compound nature of the word requires careful consideration of morpheme boundaries.
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