stervensbegeleiders
Syllables
ster-vens-be-ge-lei-ders
Pronunciation
/ˈstɛrvənsbəɣələidərs/
Stress
000100
Morphemes
sterf- + -begeleid- + -ers
The word 'stervensbegeleiders' is a Dutch compound noun meaning 'end-of-life companions'. It is divided into six syllables: ster-vens-be-ge-lei-ders, with primary stress on the penultimate syllable. The syllabification follows standard Dutch rules, maintaining consonant clusters within syllables and creating open syllables where possible. The word is morphologically composed of the prefix 'sterf-', the root '-begeleid-', and the suffix '-ers'.
Definitions
- 1
People who provide support and guidance to individuals who are dying and their families.
End-of-life companions/counselors, grief counselors
“De stervensbegeleiders boden troost aan de nabestaanden.”
“Stervensbegeleiders spelen een belangrijke rol in de zorg voor ouderen.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('ge'). The stress pattern is typical for Dutch compound nouns.
Syllables
ster — Open syllable, initial consonant cluster.. vens — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant cluster.. be — Open syllable, single consonant followed by vowel.. ge — Open syllable, single consonant followed by vowel.. lei — Open syllable, diphthong followed by consonant.. ders — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant cluster.
Word Parts
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Open Syllable Rule
A syllable ending in a vowel is considered open. This applies to 'ster', 'vens', 'be', 'ge', and 'lei'.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are generally maintained within a syllable, as seen in 'sters' and 'ders'.
- Dutch allows some flexibility in syllabification, but the presented division is the most common and phonologically justifiable.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may exist, but do not significantly alter the syllabification.
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