defensiellaboratorium
Syllables
de-fen-si-el-la-bo-ra-to-ri-um
Pronunciation
/dəfɛnˈsilɑboːrɑtɔrium/
Stress
0000000100
Morphemes
de- + fensie + -laboratorium
The word 'defensielaboratorium' is a Dutch compound noun syllabified based on maximizing open syllables (CV structure). Stress falls on the penultimate syllable. The morphemic breakdown reveals Latin and French origins. Syllabification is consistent with other Dutch compounds, though the final consonant cluster creates a closed syllable.
Definitions
- 1
A laboratory dedicated to defense-related research and development.
Defense laboratory
“Het defensielaboratorium werkt aan nieuwe wapensystemen.”
“De resultaten van het defensielaboratorium zijn vertrouwelijk.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('to').
Syllables
de — Open syllable, unstressed.. fen — Open syllable, unstressed.. si — Open syllable, unstressed.. el — Open syllable, unstressed.. la — Open syllable, unstressed.. bo — Open syllable, unstressed.. ra — Open syllable, unstressed.. to — Open syllable, stressed.. ri — Open syllable, unstressed.. um — Closed syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
Open Syllable Preference
Dutch favors open syllables (CV structure) whenever possible.
Consonant Cluster Retention
Final consonant clusters are retained within the syllable.
- The compound nature of the word.
- Potential slight reduction of the final 'm' in some dialects.
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