gezondheidsvraagstukken
Syllables
ge-zond-heids-vraag-stuk-ken
Pronunciation
/ɣəˈzɔndɦɛitsvraːɣstʏkən/
Stress
000010
Morphemes
ge- + zond + heids
The word 'gezondheidsvraagstukken' is a Dutch noun meaning 'health issues'. It's syllabified as ge-zond-heids-vraag-stuk-ken, with stress on 'stuk'. It's a compound word built from several morphemes, and its syllabification follows Dutch rules favoring open syllables and preserving consonant clusters.
Definitions
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Health issues
Health issues
“De regering bespreekt de gezondheidsvraagstukken.”
“Er zijn veel gezondheidsvraagstukken in de derde wereld.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('stuk').
Syllables
ge — Open syllable, unstressed.. zond — Open syllable, unstressed.. heids — Closed syllable, unstressed.. vraag — Open syllable, unstressed.. stuk — Closed syllable, stressed.. ken — Open syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
Open Syllable Preference
Dutch favors creating open syllables (ending in a vowel) whenever possible.
Consonant Cluster Preservation
Consonant clusters like 'vr', 'st', and 'nd' are generally kept together.
Penultimate Stress
The primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable.
Compound Word Syllabification
Each component of a compound word is syllabified independently.
- Regional variations in the pronunciation of the 'g' sound (voiced velar fricative /ɣ/ or guttural sound).
- The complex morphology of Dutch compound words requires careful morphemic analysis.
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