volksgezondheidsbeleid
Syllables
volks-ge-zond-heids-be-leid
Pronunciation
/ˈvɔlksɣəˈzɔndɦɛitsbəˈlɛit/
Stress
01011
Morphemes
volks + gezondheids + beleid
The word 'volksgezondheidsbeleid' is a compound noun meaning 'public health policy'. It is syllabified as volks-ge-zond-heids-be-leid, with stress on the penultimate syllable ('heids'). The word is composed of the prefix 'volks-', the root 'gezondheids-', and the root 'beleid'. Syllable division follows vowel-based rules and preserves consonant clusters.
Definitions
- 1
Public health policy; the set of actions undertaken to protect and improve the health of the population.
Public health policy
“Het volksgezondheidsbeleid richt zich op preventie.”
“De overheid investeert in volksgezondheidsbeleid.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('heids'). The first and third syllables are unstressed, while the final syllable receives secondary stress.
Syllables
volks — Open syllable, initial syllable, contains a short vowel.. ge-zond-heids — Complex syllable with a schwa, stressed syllable, contains a nasal consonant.. be-leid — Open syllable, final syllable, contains a diphthong.
Word Parts
Vowel-Based Division
Syllables are generally formed around vowel sounds.
Consonant Cluster Preservation
Digraphs and consonant clusters (like 'sch', 'gez') are typically kept together within a syllable.
Penultimate Stress
Primary stress falls on the second-to-last syllable.
- The compound nature of the word is a key consideration.
- Dutch frequently forms new words by combining existing morphemes, leading to long words with complex syllable structures.
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