zikenhuisdirecteuren
Syllables
zi-ken-huis-di-rect-eu-ren
Pronunciation
/ˈzikənhœysdiˈrɛktøyrən/
Stress
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Morphemes
ziekenhuisdirect + -eur-en
The word 'ziekenhuisdirecteuren' is a compound noun divided into seven syllables: zi-ken-huis-di-rect-eu-ren. The primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable 'tec'. The word is composed of Germanic and Latin roots with French and Germanic suffixes. Syllabification follows Dutch rules favoring open syllables and maintaining consonant clusters.
Definitions
- 1
Plural form denoting the individuals responsible for the management and leadership of a hospital.
Hospital directors
“De ziekenhuisdirecteuren hebben een belangrijke rol in de gezondheidszorg.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable 'tec' (/rɛkt/). The first syllable 'zi' is unstressed.
Syllables
zi — Open syllable, initial syllable.. ken — Open syllable.. huis — Open syllable.. di — Open syllable.. rect — Closed syllable.. eu — Open syllable.. ren — Open syllable.
Word Parts
Open Syllable Preference
Dutch favors creating open syllables (ending in a vowel) whenever possible. This influences the division of syllables like 'zi-ken' and 'huis-di'.
Consonant Cluster Handling
Consonant clusters are generally kept together unless they are exceptionally difficult to pronounce. The 'rect' cluster remains intact.
Penultimate Stress
The primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable in most Dutch words, influencing the pronunciation and emphasis.
- The 'ui' diphthong requires careful pronunciation.
- The compound nature of the word influences the syllable division.
- Regional variations in pronunciation might exist, but the presented syllabification is standard.
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