thuisbegeleidingsdienst
Syllables
thuis-be-ge-lei-dings-dienst
Pronunciation
/tɥuisbəɣəˈlɛidɪŋsdinst/
Stress
000110
Morphemes
thuis + begeleid + ingsdienst
The word 'thuisbegeleidingsdienst' is a Dutch compound noun divided into six syllables: thuis-be-ge-lei-dings-dienst. Stress falls on the penultimate syllable. It's formed from the prefix 'thuis-', the root 'begeleid-', and the suffix '-ingsdienst'. Syllabification follows vowel-based rules, with diphthongs forming single syllables and consonant clusters remaining intact.
Definitions
- 1
A service providing support to individuals in their homes.
Home support service
“De thuisbegeleidingsdienst helpt ouderen om zelfstandig te blijven wonen.”
“We hebben contact opgenomen met de thuisbegeleidingsdienst voor mijn moeder.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('ge-lei-dings').
Syllables
thuis — Open syllable, vowel nucleus 'ui'.. be — Open syllable, vowel nucleus 'e'.. ge — Open syllable, vowel nucleus 'e'.. lei — Open syllable, diphthong 'ei'.. dings — Closed syllable, vowel nucleus 'i', consonant cluster 'ngs'.. dienst — Closed syllable, vowel nucleus 'i', consonant cluster 'nst'.
Word Parts
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Vowel Nucleus Rule
Syllables are formed around vowel nuclei. Each syllable must contain at least one vowel sound.
Diphthong Rule
Diphthongs (like 'ei') form a single syllable.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are generally maintained within a syllable unless they are exceptionally complex.
- The 'th' digraph is treated as a single unit.
- Dutch allows some flexibility in compound word syllabification, but the provided division is the most common.
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