gezondheidsstelsels
Syllables
ge-zond-heids-stel-sels
Pronunciation
/ɣəˈzɔndɦɛitsˈstɛlsəls/
Stress
00100
Morphemes
ge- + zond + -heids-tels-els
The word 'gezondheidsstelsels' is a complex Dutch noun formed through compounding and derivation. It is divided into five syllables: ge-zond-heids-stel-sels, with primary stress on 'stel'. The syllabification follows Dutch rules prioritizing vowel sounds and maintaining consonant clusters. The word refers to 'health systems'.
Definitions
- 1
Health systems; the organization of healthcare services within a country or region.
Health systems
“De Nederlandse gezondheidsstelsels staat bekend om zijn toegankelijkheid.”
“Er zijn plannen om de gezondheidsstelsels te hervormen.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the antepenultimate syllable ('stel').
Syllables
ge — Open syllable, unstressed.. zond — Closed syllable, part of the root.. heids — Closed syllable, contains the -heid suffix.. stel — Open syllable, part of the compound.. sels — Closed syllable, contains the -sels suffix.
Word Parts
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Vowel as Syllable Nucleus
Each syllable must contain a vowel sound.
Consonant Clusters
Consonant clusters are generally maintained within a syllable.
Compound Word Syllabification
Compound words are syllabified based on the individual morphemes.
Stress Placement
Stress typically falls on the antepenultimate syllable.
- The 'ds' cluster in 'gezondheids' is treated as a single unit.
- The schwa sound /ə/ is frequent in unstressed syllables.
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