natuurgeneeskundige
Syllables
na-tuur-ge-nees-kun-di-ge
Pronunciation
/naːˈtuːrɣəˌneːsˌkʏndɪɣə/
Stress
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Morphemes
natuur-genees + -kundige
The word 'natuurgeneeskundige' is divided into seven syllables based on vowel peaks and onset maximization. It consists of the roots 'natuur' and 'genees' combined with the suffix '-kundige'. Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable. The syllabification follows standard Dutch rules, prioritizing vowel sounds and avoiding stranded consonants.
Definitions
- 1
A practitioner of naturopathy; someone who uses natural methods to treat illness.
Naturopath
“De natuurgeneeskundige adviseerde een dieetverandering.”
“Ze ging naar een natuurgeneeskundige voor rugpijn.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('ge-nees-kun-di-ge'). The stress is relatively even across the remaining syllables, with a slight emphasis on the root syllables.
Syllables
na — Open syllable, containing a long vowel. Onset: /n/, Coda: null.. tuur — Open syllable, containing a long vowel. Onset: /t/, Coda: /r/. ge — Open syllable. Onset: /ɣ/, Coda: null.. nees — Open syllable, containing a long vowel. Onset: /n/, Coda: /s/. kun — Closed syllable. Onset: /k/, Coda: /n/. di — Open syllable. Onset: /d/, Coda: null.. ge — Open syllable. Onset: /ɣ/, Coda: null.
Word Parts
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Vowel Peak Principle
Each syllable contains a vowel sound.
Onset Maximization
Consonants are assigned to the onset of the syllable whenever possible.
Consonant Cluster Handling
Consonant clusters are generally kept together unless they are complex.
- The pronunciation of /ɣ/ doesn't affect syllable division but is a key feature of Dutch phonology.
- Long vowels contribute to the rhythm of the word.
- Regional variations in vowel length might exist but don't alter the core syllable division.
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