intensiefcareverpleegkundigen
Syllables
in-ten-si-ef-ca-re-ver-pleeg-kun-di-gen
Pronunciation
/ɪn.tɛn.si.və ˈka.rə.vər.pleːɣ.kʏn.də.ɣən/
Stress
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Morphemes
intens + verpleeg + kundigen
The word 'intensivecareverpleegkundigen' is a Dutch compound noun meaning 'intensive care nurses'. It is divided into 11 syllables, with primary stress on '-pleeg-'. Syllabification follows the principle of maximizing open syllables while respecting consonant and vowel clusters. The word's morphemic structure reveals its origins and meaning.
Definitions
- 1
Nurses specializing in intensive care.
Intensive care nurses
“De intensivecareverpleegkundigen werken in het ziekenhuis.”
“Er is een tekort aan intensivecareverpleegkundigen.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable, '-pleeg-'. Dutch generally follows a penultimate stress pattern.
Syllables
in — Open syllable, unstressed.. ten — Open syllable, unstressed.. si — Open syllable, unstressed.. ef — Open syllable, unstressed.. ca — Open syllable, unstressed.. re — Open syllable, unstressed.. ver — Open syllable, unstressed.. pleeg — Closed syllable, primary stressed.. kun — Closed syllable, unstressed.. di — Open syllable, unstressed.. gen — Closed syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
Maximize Open Syllables
Syllables are divided to create CV (consonant-vowel) structures whenever possible.
Consonant Cluster Handling
Consonant clusters are maintained within a syllable unless separating them would create an unnatural pronunciation.
Vowel Cluster Handling
Vowel clusters are treated as part of the same syllable.
Penultimate Stress
Primary stress is placed on the second-to-last syllable.
- The word is a compound noun, which influences its syllable structure.
- The presence of consonant clusters requires careful consideration to maintain pronounceability.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may exist but do not significantly alter the syllable division.
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