biotechnologiebedrijf
Syllables
bi-o-tech-no-lo-gie-be-drijf
Pronunciation
/bi.ɔ.tɛk.nɔ.lo.ɣi.bəˈdrɛif/
Stress
00001001
Morphemes
bio + technologie + bedrijf
The word 'biotechnologiebedrijf' is a compound noun syllabified as bi-o-tech-no-lo-gie-be-drijf, with primary stress on 'lo-gie'. It consists of the prefix 'bio-', root 'technologie', and suffix '-bedrijf'. Syllable division follows vowel-consonant, consonant cluster, and diphthong rules.
Definitions
- 1
A company or organization involved in research and development related to biotechnology.
Biotechnology company
“Het biotechnologiebedrijf ontwikkelde een nieuw medicijn.”
“Investeerders toonden interesse in het biotechnologiebedrijf.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('lo-gie').
Syllables
bi — Open syllable, vowel sound.. o — Open syllable, vowel sound.. tech — Closed syllable, consonant cluster.. no — Open syllable, vowel sound.. lo — Open syllable, vowel sound.. gie — Closed syllable, diphthong.. be — Open syllable, schwa.. drijf — Closed syllable, diphthong.
Word Parts
Vowel-Consonant Rule
Syllables are often divided after a vowel.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are generally kept together within a syllable.
Diphthong Rule
Diphthongs form a single syllable nucleus.
- The compound nature of the word requires careful consideration of stress placement.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation might exist, but they generally don't affect the syllabification.
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