efficiëncyonderzoek
Syllables
ef-fi-ci-ën-cy-on-der-zoek
Pronunciation
/efiˈsɪ̃nsiɔn.dər.zɔk/
Stress
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Morphemes
ef + zoek + erk
The word 'efficiencyonderzoek' is a Dutch compound noun divided into eight syllables: ef-fi-ci-ën-cy-on-der-zoek. The primary stress falls on the final syllable 'zoek'. Syllable division follows Dutch rules prioritizing open syllables and dividing around vowel sounds. The word consists of borrowed and native Dutch morphemes, forming a noun meaning 'efficiency research'.
Definitions
- 1
Research into efficiency.
Efficiency research
“Het efficiencyonderzoek heeft aangetoond dat de nieuwe methode effectiever is.”
“We starten een efficiencyonderzoek om de kosten te verlagen.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the syllable 'zoek' (the last syllable). The stress pattern is typical for Dutch compound nouns.
Syllables
ef — Open syllable, initial syllable.. fi — Open syllable.. ci — Open syllable.. ën — Closed syllable, nasalized vowel.. cy — Open syllable.. on — Open syllable, nasalized vowel.. der — Open syllable.. zoek — Closed syllable, final syllable, stressed.
Word Parts
Open Syllable Preference
Dutch favors syllables ending in vowels. Syllable division occurs to maximize open syllables.
Vowel-Consonant Division
When a vowel is followed by a consonant, the syllable is typically divided before the consonant.
- The compound nature of the word.
- The presence of borrowed elements (efficiency) which are integrated into Dutch phonology.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may exist but do not affect syllable division.
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