stervensbegeleider
Syllables
ster-vens-be-ge-lei-der
Pronunciation
/ˈstɛrvənsbəɣələidər/
Stress
000101
Morphemes
sterf- + -begeleid- + -er
The word 'stervensbegeleider' is a compound noun syllabified according to Dutch rules of maximizing onsets and handling vowel-sonorant sequences. Stress falls on the penultimate syllable. The word consists of a prefix 'sterf-', a root '-begeleid-', and a suffix '-er'.
Definitions
- 1
A person who provides support and guidance to individuals and their families during the dying process and in bereavement.
Death companion, bereavement counselor, end-of-life companion.
“De stervensbegeleider bood troost aan de nabestaanden.”
“Zij werkt als stervensbegeleider in een hospice.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('ge'). The stress pattern is typical for Dutch compound nouns.
Syllables
ster — Closed syllable, onset cluster 'st'. vens — Closed syllable. be — Open syllable. ge — Open syllable. lei — Open syllable. der — Closed syllable
Word Parts
Maximizing Onsets
Dutch prefers to maximize the number of consonants in the onset of a syllable.
Vowel-Sonorant Sequences
Sequences of vowels followed by sonorants (l, m, n, r) are often grouped into a single syllable.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are analyzed to determine permissible onsets and codas.
- The compound nature of the word requires careful consideration of morpheme boundaries.
- The pronunciation of 'g' as /ɣ/ is a common feature of Dutch.
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