verpleeginrichtingen
Syllables
ver-pleeg-in-rich-tin-gen
Pronunciation
/vərˈpleːɣɪnˈrɪxtɪŋən/
Stress
010111
Morphemes
ver- + pleeg- + -inrichtingen
The word 'verpleeginrichtingen' is a complex Dutch noun composed of a prefix, root, and multiple suffixes. It is divided into six syllables with primary stress on 'rich'. Syllabification follows standard Dutch rules based on vowel-consonant patterns and stress placement. The word refers to nursing homes and is a common term in Dutch healthcare.
Definitions
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Institutions providing care for people who require medical attention or assistance with daily living.
Nursing homes
“Mijn grootouders wonen in een verpleeginrichting.”
“De kwaliteit van de verpleeginrichtingen is erg belangrijk.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the antepenultimate syllable ('rich').
Syllables
ver — Open syllable, vowel-initial.. pleeg — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant cluster.. in — Closed syllable, ending in a nasal consonant.. rich — Closed syllable, stressed syllable, consonant cluster 'cht'. tin — Closed syllable, ending in a nasal consonant.. gen — Closed syllable, ending in a nasal consonant.
Word Parts
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Open Syllable Rule
Syllables generally end in a vowel sound.
Closed Syllable Rule
Syllables can end in a consonant sound, particularly in consonant clusters.
Stress Placement
Dutch generally stresses the antepenultimate syllable in longer words.
- Regional variations in the pronunciation of the 'g' sound (/ɣ/ vs. /x/).
- Dutch allows some flexibility in syllabification, but the presented division is the most common.
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