hulpverleningsdienst
Syllables
hulp-ver-le-nings-dienst
Pronunciation
/hʏlpvərˈleːnɪŋsdiːnst/
Stress
00100
Morphemes
hulp + verlen + ingsdienst
The Dutch word 'hulpverleningsdienst' is a compound noun meaning 'emergency service'. It is syllabified as hulp-ver-le-nings-dienst, with stress on the third syllable ('le'). The word is composed of the prefix 'hulp', the root 'verlen', and the suffixes '-ings' and '-dienst'. Syllabification follows Dutch rules of onset maximization and compound word division.
Definitions
- 1
An organization or department providing emergency assistance or support.
Emergency service, assistance service
“De hulpverleningsdienst rukte snel uit.”
“Hij werkt bij de hulpverleningsdienst.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('le'). The stress pattern is typical for Dutch compound nouns.
Syllables
hulp — Open syllable, initial syllable, contains a short vowel.. ver — Open syllable, part of the root, onset maximization.. le — Open syllable, part of the root, stressed syllable.. nings — Closed syllable, contains the suffix '-ings'.. dienst — Closed syllable, final syllable, contains the suffix '-dienst'.
Word Parts
Onset Maximization
Dutch prefers to include as many consonants as possible in the onset of a syllable, as seen in 'verlen'.
Vowel Grouping
Vowel clusters are generally separated into distinct syllables, though less prominent in this word.
Compound Word Syllabification
Compound words are syllabified based on the individual components, maintaining the syllabic structure of each part.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may exist, but do not significantly alter the syllabification.
- The word is a relatively standard compound noun, with no major morphological anomalies.
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