zikenhuisrekeningen
Syllables
zi-ken-huis-re-ke-nin-gen
Pronunciation
/ˈzikənhœysrɛkənɪŋə(n)/
Stress
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Morphemes
ziekenhuisrekening + -en
The word 'ziekenhuisrekeningen' is a compound noun divided into seven syllables: zi-ken-huis-re-ke-nin-gen. The primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable 're'. Syllabification follows the rule of maximizing open syllables and treating consonant clusters like 'ng' as single units. The word consists of roots 'zieken', 'huis', 'rekening' and the plural suffix '-en'.
Definitions
- 1
Bills received from a hospital for medical services.
Hospital bills
“Ik moet de ziekenhuisrekeningen betalen.”
“De ziekenhuisrekeningen waren erg hoog.”
syn:ziekenhuisnota's
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable 're'.
Syllables
zi — Open syllable, initial syllable.. ken — Open syllable, contains a schwa.. huis — Closed syllable, diphthong.. re — Open syllable, stressed vowel.. ke — Open syllable, contains a schwa.. nin — Closed syllable, 'ng' cluster.. gen — Open syllable, plural marker.
Word Parts
Similar Words
Maximize Open Syllables
Dutch syllabification prioritizes syllables ending in vowels whenever possible.
Consonant Cluster Treatment
Clusters like 'ng' are often treated as a single unit, influencing syllable boundaries.
Compound Word Division
Syllables are divided within each component of a compound word.
- Regional variations in the pronunciation of the 'g' sound do not affect syllable division.
- The 'ng' cluster is treated as a single unit, which is a common feature in Dutch syllabification.
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