jeugdgezondheidszorg
Syllables
jeugd-ge-zond-heids-zorg
Pronunciation
/ˈjøːɣt.ɣəˈzɔn.dəits.zɔrɣ/
Stress
01001
Morphemes
jeugd, gezond, zorg + heids
The word 'jeugdgezondheidszorg' is a compound Dutch noun divided into 'jeugd-ge-zond-heids-zorg'. It consists of the roots 'jeugd', 'gezond', and 'zorg' combined with the suffix 'heids'. The primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('heids'). Syllabification follows the rules of maximizing open syllables and respecting consonant clusters.
Definitions
- 1
The provision of healthcare services specifically tailored to the needs of young people.
Youth healthcare
“De jeugdgezondheidszorg is belangrijk voor de ontwikkeling van kinderen.”
“Er zijn plannen om de jeugdgezondheidszorg te verbeteren.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('heids'), indicated by '1'. Other syllables are unstressed ('0').
Syllables
jeugd — Open syllable, containing a diphthong and a voiced velar fricative.. ge-zond-heids — Complex syllable group with a schwa, a stressed vowel, and a genitive suffix. Divided to maximize open syllables.. zorg — Open syllable, containing a vowel and a voiced velar fricative.
Word Parts
jeugd, gezond, zorg
Multiple roots combined to form a compound noun. 'Jeugd' (youth) is a Germanic root. 'Gezond' (healthy) is a Germanic root. 'Zorg' (care) is a Germanic root.
heids
Dutch nominalizing suffix '-heid' combined with the genitive suffix '-s'. Indicates a state or quality and possession.
Maximize Open Syllables
Dutch syllabification prioritizes creating syllables that end in vowels whenever possible.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are maintained within a syllable unless they are easily separable based on pronunciation or historical convention.
Penultimate Stress
The primary stress in Dutch generally falls on the second-to-last syllable of a word.
- The 'gezondheids' portion requires careful consideration due to the consonant cluster and the presence of multiple morphemes.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may exist, but they do not typically affect syllable division.
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