euthanasieverzoeken
Syllables
eu-tha-na-sie-ver-zoe-ken
Pronunciation
/øː.ta.naː.si.vərˈzœː.kən/
Stress
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Morphemes
eu- + thanas- + -zoeken
The word 'euthanasieverzoeken' is a complex Dutch noun meaning 'euthanasia requests'. It is syllabified as eu-tha-na-sie-ver-zoe-ken, with primary stress on the penultimate syllable ('sie'). The word is built from Greek and Dutch morphemes and follows standard Dutch syllabification rules prioritizing open syllables and penultimate stress.
Definitions
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Requests for euthanasia.
Euthanasia requests
“De arts besprak de euthanasieverzoeken met de patiënt.”
“Er is een groeiend aantal euthanasieverzoeken.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('sie').
Syllables
eu — Open syllable, stressed (weakly), diphthong.. tha — Open syllable, unstressed.. na — Open syllable, unstressed, long vowel.. sie — Open syllable, primary stress.. ver — Closed syllable, unstressed.. zoe — Open syllable, unstressed, long vowel.. ken — Closed syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
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Open Syllable Preference
Dutch favors creating open syllables (CV) whenever possible.
Consonant Cluster Handling
Consonant clusters are generally kept together unless they are difficult to pronounce.
Penultimate Stress
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable in most Dutch words.
- The compound nature of the word.
- Potential for slight regional variations in vowel pronunciation.
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