verzorgingsbehoefvende
Syllables
ver-zor-gings-be-hoef-ven-de
Pronunciation
/vərˈzɔrɣɪŋs.bəˈhuːf.vən.də/
Stress
0001100
Morphemes
ver- + zorg- + -ingsbehoevende
The Dutch adjective 'verzorgingsbehoevende' (needing care) is divided into seven syllables: ver-zor-gings-be-hoef-ven-de, with primary stress on 'be-hoef'. It's formed from Germanic morphemes and syllabified according to onset maximization and vowel peak principles.
Definitions
- 1
needing care, in need of assistance
needing care
“De verzorgingsbehoevende oudere werd goed verzorgd.”
“Er is meer aandacht nodig voor verzorgingsbehoevende burgers.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable 'be-hoef'. Dutch stress is relatively weak.
Syllables
ver — Open syllable, onset 'v', vowel 'e'.. zor — Open syllable, onset 'z', vowel 'o'.. gings — Closed syllable, onset 'g', vowel 'i', coda 'ngs'.. be — Open syllable, onset 'b', vowel 'e'.. hoef — Closed syllable, onset 'h', vowel 'oe', coda 'f'.. ven — Open syllable, onset 'v', vowel 'e'.. de — Open syllable, onset 'd', vowel 'e'.
Word Parts
Similar Words
Onset Maximization
Consonant clusters are maintained at the beginning of syllables (e.g., 'ver-', 'be-').
Vowel Peak
Each syllable contains a vowel sound.
Sonority Sequencing
Syllables generally follow a sonority hierarchy.
- The length of the word and multiple suffixes create a complex structure, but the syllabification follows established Dutch patterns.
- Regional variations in pronunciation might slightly affect perceived syllable boundaries.
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