onderwateronderzoek
Syllables
on-der-wa-ter-on-der-zoek
Pronunciation
/ɔn.dər.ʋaː.tər.ɔn.dər.ˈzɔk/
Stress
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Morphemes
onder + water + zoek
The word 'onderwateronderzoek' is a compound Dutch noun divided into seven syllables: on-der-wa-ter-on-der-zoek. The primary stress falls on the final syllable '-zoek'. It consists of the prefix 'onder-', the root 'water', the prefix 'onder-', and the suffix '-zoek'. Syllabification follows vowel-based division and considers prefix/suffix boundaries.
Definitions
- 1
The investigation of things beneath the surface of water.
Underwater research
“Het onderwateronderzoek bracht nieuwe ontdekkingen aan het licht.”
“De universiteit investeert in onderwateronderzoek.”
Stress pattern
The primary stress falls on the final syllable, '-zoek'. This is typical for Dutch compound nouns.
Syllables
on — Open syllable, containing a short vowel and a nasal consonant.. der — Open syllable, containing a schwa vowel and a voiced alveolar stop.. wa — Open syllable, containing a long vowel and a voiced labiodental fricative.. ter — Open syllable, containing a schwa vowel and a voiceless alveolar stop.. on — Open syllable, containing a short vowel and a nasal consonant.. der — Open syllable, containing a schwa vowel and a voiced alveolar stop.. zoek — Closed syllable, containing a short vowel and a voiced alveolar fricative, and is stressed.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Based Division
Syllables are formed around vowel sounds, with each vowel typically forming the nucleus of a syllable.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are maintained within a syllable unless they are easily separable based on pronunciation.
Prefix/Suffix Rule
Prefixes and suffixes often form separate syllables, especially when they are clearly identifiable morphemes.
- Regional variations in the pronunciation of the 'g' sound do not affect the syllabification.
- The compound nature of the word is a key factor in its structure.
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