praktijkverpleegkundige
Syllables
pra-ktijk-ver-pleeg-kun-di-ge
Pronunciation
/ˈprɑktɛikvɛrpleːɣkʏndɪɣə/
Stress
0100100
Morphemes
praktijk, verpleeg + kundige
The word 'praktijkverpleegkundige' is a compound noun syllabified by maximizing onsets and ensuring each syllable contains a vowel. Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable 'kun'. The word is composed of Dutch roots and a suffix indicating a skilled professional.
Definitions
- 1
A nurse who works in a general practice (doctor's office).
Practice nurse
“De praktijkverpleegkundige geeft advies over leefstijl.”
“Ik heb een afspraak met de praktijkverpleegkundige.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable 'kun' (kundige).
Syllables
pra — Open syllable, vowel-initial.. ktijk — Closed syllable, consonant cluster onset.. ver — Open syllable, vowel-initial.. pleeg — Closed syllable, consonant cluster onset, long vowel.. kun — Open syllable, vowel-initial.. di — Open syllable, vowel-initial.. ge — Open syllable, vowel-initial.
Word Parts
Maximize Onsets
Consonant clusters are maintained at the beginning of syllables whenever possible.
Vowel as Syllable Nucleus
Each syllable must contain a vowel, which forms the nucleus of the syllable.
- Dutch allows for complex consonant clusters. The 'ij' diphthong is treated as a single unit for syllabification. Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may exist but do not alter the core syllabification rules.
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