laboratoriumwerkzaamheden
Syllables
la-bo-ra-to-ri-um-werk-zaam-he-den
Pronunciation
/la.bo.ra.to.ri.jum.ˈʋɛr.kzaːm.hɛ.də(n)/
Stress
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Morphemes
laboratorium, werk + zaamheden
The word 'laboratoriumwerkzaamheden' is a Dutch compound noun divided into ten syllables based on vowel sounds and the avoidance of stranded consonants. The primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('-to-'). It consists of the roots 'laboratorium' and 'werk' combined with the suffix 'zaamheden'.
Definitions
- 1
Activities or tasks performed in a laboratory setting.
Laboratory work activities
“De studenten waren bezig met laboratoriumwerkzaamheden.”
“De resultaten van de laboratoriumwerkzaamheden waren positief.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable of the root 'laboratorium', specifically on '-to-'. The stress pattern is typical for Dutch compound nouns.
Syllables
la — Open syllable, initial syllable.. bo — Open syllable.. ra — Open syllable.. to — Open, stressed syllable.. ri — Open syllable.. um — Closed syllable.. werk — Closed syllable.. zaam — Open syllable.. he — Open syllable.. den — Closed syllable.
Word Parts
Vowel-Based Syllabification
Dutch syllabification prioritizes vowel sounds. Each vowel typically forms the nucleus of a syllable.
Avoid Stranded Consonants
Consonants are generally not left at the end of a syllable unless they are part of a consonant cluster that cannot be broken up.
Compound Word Stress
Stress typically falls on the penultimate syllable of the entire compound word.
- The schwa sound /ə/ in unstressed syllables can be reduced or elided in rapid speech.
- Vowel length can vary slightly depending on the speaker and regional dialect.
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