onderzoeksterreinen
Syllables
on-der-zoek-ster-rei-nen
Pronunciation
/ɔn.dɛrˈzɔk.stɛr.rɛi̯.nə(n)/
Stress
001000
Morphemes
onder- + zoek + -ersterreinen
The word 'onderzoeksterreinen' is a Dutch noun meaning 'research areas'. It is divided into six syllables: on-der-zoek-ster-rei-nen, with stress on the third syllable from the end. It's a compound word built from a prefix, root, and multiple suffixes. Syllabification follows the vowel nucleus rule, and the word exhibits a common Dutch stress pattern.
Definitions
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Research areas
Research areas
“De universiteit investeert in nieuwe onderzoeksterreinen.”
“Deze conferentie richt zich op verschillende onderzoeksterreinen.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable from the end ('zoek').
Syllables
on — Open syllable, vowel nucleus 'o'.. der — Open syllable, vowel nucleus 'e'.. zoek — Closed syllable, vowel nucleus 'o', consonant 'k'.. ster — Closed syllable, vowel nucleus 'e', consonant cluster 'st'.. rei — Open syllable, diphthong 'ei'.. nen — Open syllable, vowel nucleus 'e', consonant 'n'.
Word Parts
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Vowel Nucleus Rule
Syllables are formed around vowel nuclei. Each syllable must contain at least one vowel sound.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are permissible at the beginning or end of a syllable, as long as a vowel nucleus is present.
- The final '-nen' can be reduced or elided in colloquial speech.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may occur.
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