gezondheidszorgstelsel
Syllables
ge-zond-heids-zorg-stels-el
Pronunciation
/ɣəˈzɔndɦɛitsˈzɔrɣstɛsəl/
Stress
000100
Morphemes
ge- + zond + -heidszorgstelsel
The word 'gezondheidszorgstelsel' is a complex Dutch noun divided into six syllables (ge-zond-heids-zorg-stels-el) following the principles of open syllable preference and consonant cluster maintenance. Primary stress falls on the antepenultimate syllable. It's a compound word built from Germanic morphemes denoting health, care, and system.
Definitions
- 1
The healthcare system.
Healthcare system
“Het Nederlandse gezondheidszorgstelsel staat onder druk.”
“Er zijn plannen om het gezondheidszorgstelsel te hervormen.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the antepenultimate syllable ('stel').
Syllables
ge- — Open syllable, initial consonant cluster.. zond — Open syllable, CV structure.. heids — Open syllable, CV structure.. zorg — Open syllable, CV structure.. stels — CCV syllable, consonant cluster onset.. el — Open syllable, CV structure.
Word Parts
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Open Syllable Preference
Dutch favors syllables ending in vowels (CV structure).
Consonant Cluster Handling
Consonant clusters are maintained within a syllable unless overly complex.
- Regional variations in 'r' pronunciation (uvular vs. tapped).
- The 'g' is pronounced as a voiced velar fricative /ɣ/.
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