biotechnologisector
Syllables
bi-o-tech-no-lo-gi-se-ctor
Pronunciation
/ˌbi.o.tɛx.no.lo.ɣi.ˈseːk.tɔr/
Stress
00001001
Morphemes
bio + technologie + s
The word 'biotechnologiesector' is a compound noun in Dutch, divided into eight syllables based on vowel nuclei and consonant clusters. The primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable. It's composed of the prefix 'bio-', the root 'technologie-', and the suffixes '-s' and '-sector'. Syllabification follows standard Dutch rules, with potential exceptions related to consonant clusters and loanwords.
Definitions
- 1
The sector of the economy dealing with the research and development of biotechnology.
Biotechnology sector
“De overheid investeert in de biotechnologiesector.”
“De biotechnologiesector groeit snel.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('lo').
Syllables
bi — Open syllable, initial syllable.. o — Open syllable.. tech — Closed syllable, consonant cluster.. no — Open syllable.. lo — Stressed, open syllable.. gi — Open syllable.. se — Open syllable, long vowel.. ctor — Closed syllable, consonant cluster.
Word Parts
Vowel Nucleus Rule
Syllables are formed around vowel nuclei.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are grouped with the following vowel.
Penultimate Stress Rule
Stress generally falls on the second-to-last syllable.
- The length of the word and the presence of multiple consonant clusters.
- The 'ctor' cluster is relatively uncommon in native Dutch words.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may exist.
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