chromosoomonderzoek
Syllables
chro-mo-soom-on-der-zoek
Pronunciation
/kro.mo.soːm.ɔn.dər.zɔk/
Stress
000010
Morphemes
onder + chromosoom/zoek + -ing
The word 'chromosoomonderzoek' is a Dutch compound noun meaning 'chromosome research'. It is syllabified as chro-mo-soom-on-der-zoek, with stress on the penultimate syllable 'zoek'. The syllabification follows vowel-based division, onset maximization, and diphthong preservation rules. It consists of the prefix 'onder', the roots 'chromosoom' and 'zoek', and the suffix '-ing'.
Definitions
- 1
A scientific investigation of chromosomes, typically performed to diagnose genetic disorders.
Chromosome research
“Het chromosoomonderzoek wees uit dat er een afwijking was.”
“De arts adviseerde een chromosoomonderzoek.”
Stress pattern
The primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable, 'zoek'.
Syllables
chro — Open syllable, onset consonant cluster.. mo — Open syllable, vowel sound.. soom — Closed syllable, long vowel sound.. on — Closed syllable, vowel sound.. der — Closed syllable, vowel sound.. zoek — Closed syllable, stressed syllable.
Word Parts
onder
From Old Dutch *under*, meaning 'under', 'below', or 'investigating'. Functions as a prefix indicating a thorough examination.
chromosoom/zoek
chromosoom from Greek *chroma* (color) + *soma* (body). zoek from Old Dutch *sōkan*, meaning 'to seek', 'to search', or 'to investigate'.
-ing
A deverbal suffix indicating an action or process.
Vowel-Based Division
Syllables are generally formed around vowel sounds.
Onset Maximization
Consonant clusters are kept together as part of the onset of a syllable whenever possible.
Diphthong Preservation
Diphthongs (like 'oo' and 'oe') are not split across syllable boundaries.
Penultimate Stress
Stress typically falls on the penultimate syllable.
- The compound nature of the word requires careful consideration of morpheme boundaries.
- The 'ch' sound /x/ is a common feature of Dutch phonology and doesn't pose a specific challenge to syllabification.
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