thuiszorgmedewerkers
Syllables
thuis-zorg-me-de-wer-kers
Pronunciation
/tɥuːs.zɔrɣ.mə.də.ʋɛr.kərs/
Stress
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Morphemes
thuis + zorg + medewerkers
The word 'thuiszorgmedewerkers' is a Dutch compound noun meaning 'home care workers'. It is divided into six syllables: thuis-zorg-me-de-wer-kers, with stress on the penultimate syllable ('wer'). The division follows Dutch rules of maximizing open syllables and avoiding breaking consonant clusters. It consists of the prefix 'thuis', the root 'zorg', and the root 'medewerkers' with a plural suffix.
Definitions
- 1
People who provide care in patients' homes.
Home care workers
“De thuiszorgmedewerkers bezochten de patiënt dagelijks.”
“Er is een tekort aan thuiszorgmedewerkers.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('wer' in 'medewerkers').
Syllables
thuis — Open syllable, containing a diphthong.. zorg — Open syllable, containing a short vowel and a velar fricative.. me — Open syllable, containing a schwa.. de — Open syllable, containing a schwa.. wer — Open syllable, stressed syllable, containing a short vowel.. kers — Closed syllable, containing a schwa and a voiced fricative.
Word Parts
Similar Words
Maximize Open Syllables
Dutch prefers syllables ending in vowels whenever possible.
Avoid Breaking Consonant Clusters
Consonant clusters are generally kept together unless they are complex.
Penultimate Stress
The primary stress falls on the second-to-last syllable in most Dutch words.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may exist, but do not typically affect syllable division.
- The word is a compound noun, which is common in Dutch and influences its structure.
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