lepidopterologische
Syllables
le-pi-do-p-te-ro-lo-gi-sche
Pronunciation
/lə.pi.do.p.tə.rɔ.lo.ɣi.ʃə/
Stress
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Morphemes
lepi- + pter- + -o-log-isch-e
The word 'lepidopterologische' is a Dutch noun referring to the study of butterflies and moths. It is divided into nine syllables with stress on 'lo-'. The morphemic structure reveals Greek origins. Syllable division follows Dutch rules of open syllables and consonant clusters.
Definitions
- 1
The scientific study of butterflies and moths.
Lepidopterology
“De professor is een expert in de lepidopterologische studie van de monarchvlinder.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the antepenultimate syllable ('lo-').
Syllables
le — Open syllable, unstressed.. pi — Open syllable, unstressed.. do — Open syllable, unstressed.. p — Closed syllable, unstressed.. te — Open syllable, unstressed.. ro — Open syllable, unstressed.. lo — Open syllable, stressed.. gi — Open syllable, unstressed.. sche — Closed syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
Open Syllable Rule
Syllables generally end in a vowel sound.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters can be broken up by vowels, or single consonants can form a syllable.
Stress Placement Rule
Stress often falls on the antepenultimate syllable in longer words.
- The single-consonant syllable 'p-' is permissible but short.
- Complex consonant clusters are allowed in Dutch.
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