ouderenpsychiatrie
Syllables
ou-de-ren-psy-chi-a-trie
Pronunciation
/ˈaʊ̯də.rə(n)ˌpsʏ.ki.aˈtriː/
Stress
0010101
Morphemes
ouderen- + psychia- + -trie
The word *ouderenpsychiatrie* is a compound noun divided into seven syllables: ou-de-ren-psy-chi-a-trie. The primary stress falls on the antepenultimate syllable ('chi'). It's formed from Germanic and Greek roots, referring to geriatric psychiatry. Syllabification follows standard Dutch rules prioritizing vowel-initial syllables and maintaining consonant clusters.
Definitions
- 1
The branch of psychiatry specializing in the mental health of older adults.
Geriatric psychiatry
“Zij werkt in de ouderenpsychiatrie.”
“De ouderenpsychiatrie kampt met een tekort aan specialisten.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the antepenultimate syllable ('chi').
Syllables
ou — Diphthong, open syllable. de — Open syllable. ren — Open syllable, potential 'r' vocalization. psy — Closed syllable, consonant cluster. chi — Closed syllable. a — Open syllable. trie — Closed syllable
Word Parts
ouderen-
Derived from 'ouder' (old) + plural suffix '-en', Germanic origin, adjectival function
psychia-
Derived from Greek 'psychē' (mind, soul), Greek origin, core meaning relating to the mind
-trie
Derived from Greek 'iatreia' (healing), Greek origin, noun-forming suffix indicating a field of medicine
Similar Words
Vowel-Initial Syllable
Syllables generally begin with a vowel sound.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are maintained within a syllable unless easily separable.
Open vs. Closed Syllables
Dutch favors open syllables, but closed syllables are permissible, especially in compounds.
- The 'r' sound is often reduced or vocalized in unstressed syllables.
- The compound nature of the word requires careful consideration of morphemic boundaries.
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