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thuiszorgondersteunend

Complete linguistic analysis including syllable division, pronunciation, morphology, and definitions.

6 syllables
22 characters
Dutch
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6syllables

thuiszorgondersteunend

Linguistic Analysis

Syllables

thuis-zorg-on-der-steun-end

Pronunciation

/ˈtɥuːsˌzɔrɣɔn.dərˈstɛynənt/

Stress

000110

Morphemes

thuis + zorg + ondersteunend

The word 'thuiszorgondersteunend' is a complex Dutch adjective divided into six syllables: thuis-zorg-on-der-steun-end. The primary stress falls on 'steun'. It's a compound word built from the morphemes 'thuis' (home), 'zorg' (care), 'onder' (interfix), and 'steunend' (supporting). Syllabification follows vowel-based rules, avoiding diphthong splitting and respecting prefix/suffix boundaries.

Definitions

adjective
  1. 1

    Relating to or providing support for home care.

    Supporting home care

    De thuiszorgondersteunend medewerker hielp de patiënt.

    We hebben behoefte aan thuiszorgondersteunend maatregelen.

Stress pattern

Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable, 'steun'. The first syllable 'thuis' is unstressed, as are 'zorg', 'on', and 'der'. 'end' is also unstressed.

Syllables

6
thuis/tɥuːs/
zorg/zɔrɣ/
on/ɔn/
der/dər/
steun/stɛyn/
end/ənt/

thuis Open syllable, containing a diphthong.. zorg Open syllable, containing a short vowel and a rhotic consonant.. on Closed syllable, part of the interfix.. der Closed syllable, part of the interfix.. steun Open syllable, stressed syllable.. end Closed syllable, adjectival suffix.

Vowel-Based Division

Syllables are formed around vowel sounds.

Diphthong Preservation

Diphthongs are kept together within a syllable.

Consonant Cluster Handling

Consonant clusters are generally maintained within a syllable.

Prefix/Suffix Boundaries

Syllabification often occurs at the boundaries of prefixes and suffixes.

  • The interfix '-onder-' doesn't create a separate syllable.
  • Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may exist but don't alter syllabification.
Analysis by gemma3:27b · 6/7/2025

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