doctoraatsopleiding
Syllables
doc-to-raat-sop-lei-ding
Pronunciation
/dɔktoːraːtsɔpˈlɛidɪŋ/
Stress
000100
Morphemes
doctoraat + opleid + ing
The word 'doctoraatsopleiding' is a complex Dutch noun divided into six syllables: doc-to-raat-sop-lei-ding. The primary stress falls on the antepenultimate syllable. It's formed from a Latin-derived prefix, a Dutch root, and a Dutch nominalizing suffix. Syllabification follows the vowel nucleus rule and consonant cluster rule.
Definitions
- 1
A program of advanced study leading to a doctoral degree.
Doctoral program, PhD program
“Hij is begonnen aan een doctoraatsopleiding in de biologie.”
“De doctoraatsopleiding duurt meestal vier jaar.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the antepenultimate syllable ('op-lei-ding').
Syllables
doc — Open syllable, initial syllable.. to — Open syllable, contains a long vowel.. raat — Open syllable.. sop — Closed syllable, contains a consonant cluster.. lei — Open syllable.. ding — Closed syllable, final syllable, contains a consonant cluster.
Word Parts
Vowel Nucleus Rule
Syllables are formed around vowel nuclei. Each syllable must contain at least one vowel sound.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are generally maintained within a syllable if pronounceable in Dutch.
- Dutch allows for some flexibility in syllabification, particularly with consonant clusters, but the presented division is the most common.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation exist but do not significantly alter the syllabification.
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