ouderengeneeskunde
Syllables
ou-der-en-ge-nees-kun-de
Pronunciation
/ˈɑu̯də.rəŋ.ɣəˈneːs.kʏndə/
Stress
0010101
Morphemes
ouder + genees + kunde
The word 'ouderengeneeskunde' is a compound noun divided into seven syllables: ou-der-en-ge-nees-kun-de. Stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('kunde'). The syllabification follows Dutch rules of maximizing onsets and maintaining diphthong integrity. It's composed of the morphemes 'ouder' (older), 'en' (genitive plural linker), 'genees' (heal), and 'kunde' (knowledge).
Definitions
- 1
The branch of medicine concerned with the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease in older people.
Geriatric medicine
“Zij studeert ouderengeneeskunde.”
“De behoefte aan ouderengeneeskunde neemt toe.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('kunde').
Syllables
ou — Open syllable, diphthong.. der — Open syllable.. en — Closed syllable, consonant cluster onset.. ge — Open syllable.. nees — Closed syllable.. kun — Closed syllable.. de — Open syllable.
Word Parts
Similar Words
Maximize Onsets
Consonants are assigned to the following syllable if they can form a valid onset.
Diphthong Integrity
Diphthongs are generally kept within a single syllable.
- Possible reduction of the vowel in 'ouder' in rapid speech.
- Pronunciation of 'en' as a schwa /ə/ in some dialects.
- The 'ng' cluster can be challenging for non-native speakers.
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