geneesmiddelensector
Syllables
ge-nees-mid-del-en-sec-tor
Pronunciation
/ɣəˈneːsmɪdələ̃ˈsɛktɔr/
Stress
010011
Morphemes
ge- + nees + middel-en-sector
The word 'geneesmiddelensector' is a Dutch compound noun divided into seven syllables: ge-nees-mid-del-en-sec-tor. The primary stress falls on 'sec'. Syllabification follows vowel nucleus and consonant cluster maintenance rules, aligning with morphemic boundaries. It refers to the pharmaceutical sector.
Definitions
- 1
The industry concerned with the discovery, development, production, and marketing of drugs.
pharmaceutical sector
“De geneesmiddelensector investeert veel in onderzoek.”
“Er zijn strenge regels voor de geneesmiddelensector.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable 'sec'. The stress pattern is typical for Dutch compound nouns.
Syllables
ge — Open syllable, initial syllable.. nees — Closed syllable, long vowel.. mid — Closed syllable.. del — Closed syllable, nasal vowel.. en — Open syllable, linking element.. sec — Closed syllable, stressed syllable.. tor — Closed syllable, final syllable.
Word Parts
Vowel Nucleus Rule
Syllables are formed around vowel nuclei.
Consonant Cluster Maintenance
Consonant clusters are generally maintained within a syllable.
Morpheme Boundary Syllabification
Syllable division often aligns with morphemic boundaries in compound words.
- Dutch allows for complex consonant clusters. The syllabification aims to maintain these clusters. Regional vowel variations exist but do not significantly alter syllable division.
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