secondopinionartsen
Syllables
se-cond-o-pi-ni-on-art-sen
Pronunciation
/ˈsɛ.kɔnt o.pi.ni.ɔn ˈɑr.tsə(n)/
Stress
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Morphemes
second + opinion + artsen
The word 'secondopinionartsen' is a Dutch compound noun formed from English and Dutch elements. Syllabification follows Dutch rules of vowel separation and consonant cluster handling, resulting in the division 'se-cond-o-pi-ni-on-art-sen'. The primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('ni').
Definitions
- 1
A second medical opinion, usually sought to confirm or challenge a diagnosis or proposed treatment.
Second opinion doctors
“De patiënt besloot secondopinionartsen te raadplegen.”
“Secondopinionartsen kunnen een waardevol perspectief bieden.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('ni'). The stress pattern is relatively even across the compound, with a slight emphasis on the final syllable.
Syllables
se — Open syllable, initial syllable.. cond — Closed syllable, contains a consonant cluster.. o — Open syllable, short vowel.. pi — Open syllable, initial syllable of 'opinion'. ni — Open syllable, stressed syllable.. on — Closed syllable, final syllable of 'opinion'. art — Open syllable, initial syllable of 'artsen'. sen — Closed syllable, plural suffix.
Word Parts
Vowel Separation
Syllables are generally divided around vowel sounds.
Consonant Cluster Handling
Consonant clusters are maintained within a syllable if pronounceable.
Digraph Preservation
Digraphs are not split across syllables.
Compound Word Rule
Compound words are treated as a sequence of syllables from each component.
- English loanwords are adapted to Dutch phonology.
- Pronunciation of English components may vary slightly depending on the speaker's accent.
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