gezondheidsvoorzieningen
Syllables
ge-zond-heids-voor-zie-nin-gen
Pronunciation
/ɣəˈzɔndɦɛitsfɔrˈzisɪnə(n)/
Stress
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Morphemes
ge- + zond + -heid
The word 'gezondheidsvoorzieningen' is a complex Dutch noun divided into seven syllables. It's a compound word with Germanic roots, and stress falls on the third syllable ('heids'). Syllabification follows Dutch rules favoring open syllables and maintaining consonant clusters.
Definitions
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Healthcare facilities
Healthcare facilities
“De overheid investeert in nieuwe gezondheidsvoorzieningen.”
“Er is een tekort aan gezondheidsvoorzieningen in landelijke gebieden.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('heids'). Dutch stress generally falls on the penultimate syllable, but compound words can have stress on earlier syllables.
Syllables
ge — Open syllable, initial syllable.. zond — Open syllable, containing the root.. heids — Closed syllable, stressed syllable.. voor — Open syllable, part of the second root.. zie — Open syllable, part of the second root.. nin — Open syllable, part of the suffix.. gen — Open syllable, final syllable.
Word Parts
Open Syllable Preference
Dutch favors open syllables (CV structure) whenever possible.
Consonant Cluster Handling
Consonant clusters are generally maintained within a syllable unless they are exceptionally complex.
Stress Placement
Stress typically falls on the third syllable in this compound word, deviating from the usual penultimate stress rule.
- The voiced velar fricative /ɣ/ is common in Dutch and affects syllable onset.
- The schwa /ə/ is a frequent occurrence in unstressed syllables.
- Compound word stress can deviate from the general penultimate stress rule.
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