patiëntenvoorlichting
Syllables
pa-ti-ën-ten-voor-licht-ing
Pronunciation
/paˈt͡si̯ɛn.tən.vɔrˈlɪxtɪŋ/
Stress
0010010
Morphemes
patiën- + licht- + -ten, -ing
The Dutch word 'patiëntenvoorlichting' is a compound noun meaning 'patient information'. It is syllabified as pa-ti-ën-ten-voor-licht-ing, with stress on the penultimate syllable ('ten'). The word is composed of Latin and Germanic roots and suffixes, and its syllabification follows standard Dutch rules prioritizing vowel sounds and consonant clusters.
Definitions
- 1
Information provided to patients about their health condition, treatment, or procedures.
Patient information/education
“De arts gaf duidelijke patiëntenvoorlichting.”
“Patiëntenvoorlichting is essentieel voor een goede zorg.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('ten').
Syllables
pa — Open syllable, initial syllable.. ti — Closed syllable, contains a consonant cluster.. ën — Closed syllable, contains a diphthong and nasal vowel.. ten — Closed syllable, stressed syllable.. voor — Open syllable, prefix.. licht — Closed syllable, root.. ing — Closed syllable, suffix.
Word Parts
Vowel-Based Division
Syllables are generally formed around vowel sounds.
Consonant Cluster Handling
Consonant clusters are often kept together within a syllable, especially if they are common in Dutch.
Prefix/Suffix Separation
Prefixes and suffixes are often separated into distinct syllables.
Penultimate Stress
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable in most Dutch words.
- The compound nature of the word requires careful consideration of morphemic boundaries.
- The 'nt' cluster in 'patiënten' is a common exception to strict vowel-based division.
- Regional variations in pronunciation might affect the vowel quality, but not the core syllabification.
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