eerstelijnsinstelling
Syllables
eer-ste-li-jns-in-stel-ling
Pronunciation
/ˈeːrstəˌlɛin̯sɪnˈstɛlɪŋ/
Stress
0001001
Morphemes
eerste + lijn + -s-in-stelling
The word *eerstelijnsinstelling* is a compound noun divided into seven syllables. Stress falls on the penultimate syllable. Syllabification follows Dutch rules favoring open syllables and treating diphthongs as single nuclei. The word consists of a prefix, root, and suffix, all of Germanic origin.
Definitions
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First-line institution
First-line institution
“De eerstelijnsinstelling biedt basisgezondheidszorg.”
“Patiënten wenden zich vaak tot een eerstelijnsinstelling voor advies.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('ling').
Syllables
eer — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. ste — Open syllable, consonant cluster 'st' as onset.. li — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. jns — Diphthong 'ei' as nucleus, followed by 'n'.. in — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. stel — Open syllable, consonant cluster 'st' as onset.. ling — Closed syllable, primary stress, consonant cluster 'ng' as coda.
Word Parts
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Open Syllable Rule
Syllables generally end in vowels unless a consonant cluster prevents it.
Consonant Cluster Onset
Consonant clusters at the beginning of a syllable are treated as a single onset.
Diphthong Nucleus
Diphthongs form a single syllable nucleus.
Closed Syllable Rule
Syllables ending in consonants are closed and can receive stress.
- Vowel reduction in unstressed syllables is common but doesn't affect syllabification.
- Regional pronunciation variations may exist but don't alter the core syllabic structure.
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