huisartsgeneeskunde
Syllables
huis-arts-ge-nees-kun-de
Pronunciation
/ˈɦœy̯sɑrtsɣəˈneːskʏndə/
Stress
010110
Morphemes
genees + kunde
The word 'huisartsgeneeskunde' is a compound noun in Dutch, syllabified as huis-arts-ge-nees-kun-de. The primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('kun'). The syllabification follows vowel-based division and consonant cluster preservation rules. It consists of Germanic and Greek roots, denoting the science of general practice.
Definitions
- 1
The branch of medicine concerned with the diagnosis and treatment of diseases in general practice.
General practice, family medicine
“Hij studeert huisartsgeneeskunde.”
“De huisartsgeneeskunde is een belangrijk onderdeel van de gezondheidszorg.”
ant:specialisme
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('kun'). The stress pattern is typical for Dutch nouns.
Syllables
huis — Open syllable, initial syllable.. arts — Closed syllable, contains a consonant cluster.. ge — Open syllable, transitional syllable.. nees — Closed syllable, long vowel.. kun — Closed syllable, stressed syllable.. de — Open syllable, final syllable.
Word Parts
Vowel-Based Division
Syllables are formed around vowel sounds.
Consonant Cluster Preservation
Consonant clusters are kept together unless they are easily separable based on pronunciation.
Penultimate Stress
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable.
- The 'rs' cluster in 'huisarts' is a common point of consideration, but is generally pronounced as a single unit.
- Dutch allows for complex consonant clusters, which can influence syllabification.
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