longverpleegkundige
Syllables
long-ver-pleeg-kun-di-ge
Pronunciation
/ˈlɔŋvərˈpleːɣkʏndɪɣə/
Stress
0 0 1 0 0 0
Morphemes
long + pleeg + kundige
The word 'longverpleegkundige' is a Dutch compound noun divided into six syllables: long-ver-pleeg-kun-di-ge. The primary stress falls on 'pleeg'. Syllabification follows the vowel-centric rule, forming syllables around vowel nuclei. The word is composed of the prefix 'long', the root 'pleeg', and the suffix 'kundige'.
Definitions
- 1
A nurse specializing in long-term care, often working with elderly or chronically ill patients.
Long-term care nurse
“De longverpleegkundige bezocht de patiënt elke dag.”
“Zij is een ervaren longverpleegkundige.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable, 'pleeg'.
Syllables
long — Open syllable, vowel nucleus 'ɔ'. ver — Open syllable, vowel nucleus 'ə'. pleeg — Closed syllable, vowel nucleus 'eː', consonant 'ɣ' closes the syllable. kun — Closed syllable, vowel nucleus 'ʏ', consonant 'n' closes the syllable. di — Open syllable, vowel nucleus 'ɪ'. ge — Open syllable, vowel nucleus 'ə'
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Vowel Nucleus Rule
Syllables are formed around vowel nuclei. Each syllable must contain at least one vowel sound.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are generally not broken unless they are exceptionally complex or create pronounceability issues.
- Regional variations in the pronunciation of /ɣ/ vs. /x/ do not affect syllabification.
- Dutch compound words generally follow a consistent syllabification pattern, prioritizing vowel sounds.
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