ontwikkelingsbioloog
Syllables
on-twik-ke-lings-bio-loog
Pronunciation
/ɔnˈtʋɪkələŋsbiˈloːx/
Stress
000100
Morphemes
ont- + wikkel- + -ingsbioloog
The word 'ontwikkelingsbioloog' is a complex Dutch compound noun. Syllabification follows Dutch rules prioritizing open syllables and morpheme boundaries. Primary stress falls on the 'lings' syllable. The word is composed of a Germanic prefix and root, combined with Greek-derived suffixes.
Definitions
- 1
A scientist who studies biology, specifically the development of organisms.
Developmental biologist
“De ontwikkelingsbioloog deed onderzoek naar de embryonale ontwikkeling.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the 'lings' syllable, the fourth syllable in the word. This is due to the inherent prosodic weight of the morpheme and the overall length of the word.
Syllables
on — Open syllable, unstressed.. twik — Closed syllable, unstressed.. ke — Open syllable, unstressed.. lings — Closed syllable, stressed.. bio — Open syllable, unstressed.. loog — Closed syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
ont-
Dutch prefix meaning 'un-', 'dis-', or indicating the beginning of an action/state. Germanic origin.
wikkel-
Dutch root related to 'wikkelen' - to wrap, to develop. Germanic origin.
-ingsbioloog
Combination of suffixes: -ing- (present participle/gerund), -s- (genitive marker), -bio- (Greek 'life'), -loog (Greek 'ologist').
Similar Words
Open Syllable Preference
Dutch favors open syllables (CV). This is applied throughout the word.
Consonant Cluster Resolution
Consonant clusters are broken up to create permissible syllable structures, but morphemic boundaries are respected.
Morpheme Boundary Preservation
Syllable breaks generally avoid splitting morphemes.
- The 'bio' and 'loog' segments are treated as relatively fixed units due to their Greek origin.
- The 'ng' cluster in 'wikkelings' is a common Dutch consonant cluster and is treated as a single unit.
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