volksgezondheidsbelang
Syllables
volks-ge-zond-heids-be-lang
Pronunciation
/ˈvɔlksɣəˈzɔndɦɛitsbəˈlaŋ/
Stress
01011
Morphemes
volks + gezondheids + belang
The word 'volksgezondheidsbelang' is a Dutch noun composed of three morphemes: 'volks-', 'gezondheids-', and 'belang'. It is syllabified as volks-ge-zond-heids-be-lang, with primary stress on the penultimate syllable ('heids'). The syllabification follows vowel-based division and respects consonant clusters within the compound structure.
Definitions
- 1
Public health interest; the collective concern for the health of the population.
Public health interest
“Het is van groot belang dat we investeren in het volksgezondheidsbelang.”
“De maatregelen zijn genomen in het belang van het volksgezondheidsbelang.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('heids'). The first and third syllables are unstressed.
Syllables
volks — Open syllable, initial syllable, contains a short vowel.. ge-zond-heids — Complex syllable with a schwa, stressed vowel, and a final consonant cluster. Contains a diphthong.. be-lang — Open syllable, contains a schwa and a stressed vowel.
Word Parts
Vowel-Based Division
Syllables are generally formed around vowel sounds.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are generally kept together within a syllable unless they are easily separable based on pronunciation.
Compound Word Rule
Compound words are syllabified by treating each component as a separate unit, then applying the standard rules.
- The 'gezondheids' portion requires careful consideration due to the combination of root and suffix, but pronunciation dictates the division.
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