gezondheidszorgstelsels
Syllables
ge-zond-heids-zorg-stel-sels
Pronunciation
/ɣəˈzɔndɦɛitsˈzɔrɣstɛsəls/
Stress
010101
Morphemes
ge- + zond + -heidszorgstelsels
The word 'gezondheidszorgstelsels' is a complex Dutch noun divided into six syllables (ge-zond-heids-zorg-stel-sels) with primary stress on 'zorg-'. It's a compound word built from multiple morphemes, and its syllabification follows Dutch rules prioritizing open syllables and maintaining consonant clusters.
Definitions
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“De Nederlandse gezondheidszorgstelsels zijn complex.”
“Er zijn plannen om de gezondheidszorgstelsels te hervormen.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('zorg-').
Syllables
ge — Open syllable (CV), initial syllable.. zond — Open syllable (CVC), root syllable.. heids — Closed syllable (CVC), suffix syllable.. zorg — Closed syllable (CVC), primary stressed syllable.. stel — Open syllable (CVC), suffix syllable.. sels — Open syllable (CVC), plural marker syllable.
Word Parts
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Open Syllable Preference
Dutch favors open syllables (CV) whenever possible.
Consonant Cluster Maintenance
Consonant clusters are maintained unless they are exceptionally difficult to pronounce.
Penultimate Stress
Primary stress generally falls on the second-to-last syllable.
- Long consonant sequences are common in Dutch compound words.
- Regional vowel variations may occur, but syllabification remains consistent.
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