gezinsvoogdijinstelling
Syllables
ge-zins-voog-dij-in-stel-ling
Pronunciation
/ɣəˈzɪnsfɔɣdiˌjɪnˈstɛlɪŋ/
Stress
0000100
Morphemes
ge- + zin + s-voogd-ij-in-stel-ling
The Dutch word 'gezinsvoogdijinstelling' is a complex noun referring to a child protective services agency. It is syllabified as ge-zins-voog-dij-in-stel-ling, with primary stress on the fifth syllable ('in'). The word is formed from a prefix, root, and several suffixes, and its syllabification follows the principles of maximizing onsets and using connecting vowels.
Definitions
- 1
A child protective services agency or institution; an organization responsible for the care and supervision of children in need.
Child protective services agency/institution
“De gezinsvoogdijinstelling heeft de kinderen in bescherming genomen.”
“Zij werkt bij een gezinsvoogdijinstelling.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fifth syllable ('in'). Dutch stress is relatively weak, but noticeable.
Syllables
ge — Open syllable, unstressed.. zins — Closed syllable, unstressed.. voog — Closed syllable, unstressed.. dij — Open syllable, unstressed.. in — Closed syllable, primary stress.. stel — Closed syllable, unstressed.. ling — Closed syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
ge-
Dutch formative prefix, often indicating a collective or related entity.
zin
Dutch, related to family, origin: Germanic - meaning 'sense' or 'family' in this context.
s-voogd-ij-in-stel-ling
Combination of connecting vowels, nominalizing suffixes, and root elements related to guardianship and establishment.
Onset Maximization
Dutch prefers to include as many consonants as possible in the onset of a syllable.
Vowel Break
Each syllable must contain a vowel sound. Connecting vowels serve to separate consonant clusters.
Compound Word Syllabification
Compound words are syllabified by treating each component as a separate unit.
- The word is a complex compound, requiring careful application of syllabification rules. The connecting vowels are crucial for accurate division.
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