hoofdverpleegkundige
Syllables
hoofd-ver-pleeg-kun-di-ge
Pronunciation
/ˈɦɔu̯t.vɛr.pleːɣ.kʏn.di.ɣə/
Stress
000100
Morphemes
hoofd + pleeg + kundige
The Dutch word 'hoofdverpleegkundige' (head nurse) is divided into syllables as hoofd-ver-pleeg-kun-di-ge, with primary stress on 'kun'. It's a compound noun built from 'hoofd', 'ver-', 'pleeg', and 'kundige', following Dutch syllabification rules prioritizing open syllables and maintaining consonant clusters.
Definitions
- 1
A head nurse; the nurse in charge of a ward or department.
Head nurse
“De hoofdverpleegkundige gaf instructies aan het team.”
“Zij is de nieuwe hoofdverpleegkundige van de afdeling cardiologie.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable 'kun'.
Syllables
hoofd — Open syllable, no consonant clusters broken.. ver — Open syllable, simple vowel-consonant structure.. pleeg — Closed syllable, consonant cluster 'pl' maintained.. kun — Closed syllable, primary stress.. di — Open syllable, simple vowel-consonant structure.. ge — Open syllable, schwa vowel following a consonant.
Word Parts
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Open Syllable Preference
Dutch generally prefers syllables ending in vowels.
Consonant Cluster Maintenance
Consonant clusters are generally kept intact within a syllable.
Vowel Length & Syllable Weight
Long vowels can influence syllable weight and stress placement.
- The compound nature of the word requires careful consideration of morphemic boundaries.
- The 'ver-' prefix is often treated as a separate syllable.
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