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 based on vowel peaks and consonant cluster preservation. Stress falls on the penultimate syllable 'gie'. It comprises the prefix 'bio-', root 'technologie', and suffix '-bedrijf'.
Definitions
- 1
A company or organization involved in the research, development, and application of biotechnology.
Biotechnology company
“Het biotechnologiebedrijf ontwikkelde een nieuw medicijn.”
“Investeerders toonden interesse in het biotechnologiebedrijf.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable 'gie' (lo-gie).
Syllables
bi — Open syllable, containing a single vowel.. o — Open syllable, containing a single vowel.. tech — Closed syllable, ending in a consonant.. no — Open syllable, containing a single vowel.. lo — Open syllable, containing a single vowel.. gie — Open syllable, containing a single vowel, stressed.. be — Open syllable, containing a single vowel.. drijf — Closed syllable, ending in a consonant.
Word Parts
Vowel Peak
Each syllable must contain a vowel sound.
Consonant Clusters
Consonant clusters are generally kept together within a syllable.
Penultimate Stress
Dutch generally stresses the penultimate syllable.
Compound Word Syllabification
Compound words are syllabified based on the individual morphemes.
- The 'ie' digraph is pronounced as a diphthong /i/.
- The 'sch' cluster is treated as a single unit.
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