verzorgingsinstelling
Syllables
ver-zorg-ings-in-stel-ling
Pronunciation
/vərˈzɔrɣɪŋsɪnˈstɛlɪŋ/
Stress
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Morphemes
ver- + zorg + -ings
The word 'verzorgingsinstelling' is a compound noun syllabified into six syllables: ver-zorg-ings-in-stel-ling. The primary stress falls on 'stel'. Syllabification follows Dutch rules prioritizing open syllables and avoiding breaking up consonant clusters. The word consists of a prefix, root, and multiple suffixes, all with Germanic origins.
Definitions
- 1
A facility providing care for people who need assistance with daily living.
Care facility, nursing home
“Mijn oma woont in een verzorgingsinstelling.”
“De kwaliteit van de verzorgingsinstelling is erg goed.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable 'stel'. Dutch stress is generally weak, but 'stel' receives slightly more emphasis.
Syllables
ver — Open syllable, unstressed.. zorg — Open syllable, unstressed.. ings — Closed syllable, unstressed.. in — Open syllable, unstressed.. stel — Open syllable, primary stressed.. ling — Open syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
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Open Syllable Preference
Dutch favors creating open syllables (CV) whenever possible. This is applied throughout the word, dividing syllables after vowels.
Consonant Cluster Avoidance
Consonant clusters are generally kept together within a syllable unless they are complex and difficult to pronounce. This is observed in 'stel'.
Compound Word Syllabification
Compound words are syllabified as if they were separate words joined together, respecting the rules above. Each component is syllabified independently.
- Dutch compound nouns can have subtle stress variations, but the given stress pattern is the most common.
- The 'ng' sound /ŋ/ does not pose a specific syllabification challenge.
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