elektroencefalografen
Syllables
e-lek-tro-en-ce-fa-lo-gra-fen
Pronunciation
/ɛlɛktroː ənˌsɛfaloːˈɣraːfə(n)/
Stress
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Morphemes
elektro + encefalo + grafen
The word 'elektro-encefalografen' is a Dutch noun composed of Greek-derived morphemes. Syllabification follows vowel-centric rules, maintaining consonant clusters. Stress falls on the penultimate syllable 'gra-fen'. Pronunciation may vary due to schwa reduction and dialectal differences.
Definitions
- 1
An instrument for recording the electrical activity of the brain.
Electroencephalographs
“De arts gebruikte elektro-encefalografen om de hersenactiviteit te meten.”
“Elektro-encefalografen zijn essentieel voor de diagnose van epilepsie.”
syn:EEG-apparaten
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable 'gra-fen'. The stress pattern is typical for Dutch nouns with multiple syllables.
Syllables
e-lek-tro — Open syllable, initial syllable, contains a diphthong.. en-ce-fa-lo — Open syllable, contains a schwa and a long vowel.. gra-fen — Closed syllable, stressed syllable, contains a long vowel and a final consonant.
Word Parts
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Vowel-centric Syllabification
Each vowel sound generally forms a syllable nucleus.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are maintained within a syllable unless exceptionally complex.
Stress Rule
Stress typically falls on the penultimate syllable in Dutch.
- Compound word structure requires careful morpheme boundary consideration.
- Schwa reduction in unstressed syllables can lead to pronunciation variations.
- Potential for [ɸ] pronunciation of 'f' in some dialects.
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