euthanasievraagstuk
Syllables
eu-tha-na-sie-vraag-stuk
Pronunciation
/øː.ta.naː.si.vraːx.stʏk/
Stress
000110
Morphemes
eu + thanas + asie
The word 'euthanasievraagstuk' is a Dutch compound noun divided into six syllables: eu-tha-na-sie-vraag-stuk. Primary stress falls on 'vraag'. It's formed from Greek and Dutch morphemes relating to death and questioning, representing the ethical issue of euthanasia.
Definitions
- 1
A complex ethical and legal question concerning the permissibility of ending a life to relieve suffering.
Euthanasia question/issue
“Het euthanasievraagstuk is een belangrijk onderwerp van discussie.”
“De arts besprak het euthanasievraagstuk met de patiënt.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable 'vraag'. Dutch stress is generally weak.
Syllables
eu — Open syllable, containing a diphthong. Stressed, but weakly.. tha — Open syllable, containing a short vowel.. na — Open syllable, containing a long vowel.. sie — Closed syllable, containing a short vowel.. vraag — Open syllable, containing a long vowel and primary stress.. stuk — Closed syllable, containing a short vowel.
Word Parts
Vowel-Centered Syllabification
Each vowel sound generally forms the nucleus of a syllable.
Avoid Breaking Diphthongs
Diphthongs are treated as single vowel sounds within a syllable.
Consonant Cluster Handling
Consonant clusters are generally maintained within a syllable unless exceptionally long.
- The word is a relatively recent addition to the Dutch lexicon, and pronunciation nuances may vary slightly.
- Compound word syllabification follows the rules applied to individual morphemes.
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