proefdieronderzoek
Syllables
proef-die-ron-der-zoek
Pronunciation
/ˈproːfˌdiːrɔn.dərˌzɔk/
Stress
00010
Morphemes
proef + dier + onderzoek
The word 'proefdieronderzoek' is a compound noun divided into five syllables: proef-die-ron-der-zoek. The primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable 'der'. Syllabification follows the Dutch rule of maximizing open syllables, and the word's morphemic structure reveals its meaning as 'animal testing research'.
Definitions
- 1
Research involving the use of animals for experimentation.
Animal testing research
“Er is veel discussie over proefdieronderzoek.”
“Het proefdieronderzoek wordt streng gereguleerd.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable 'der'.
Syllables
proef — Open syllable, initial syllable.. die — Open syllable.. ron — Open syllable.. der — Open syllable, primary stressed syllable.. zoek — Closed syllable, final syllable.
Word Parts
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Maximize Open Syllables
Dutch syllabification prioritizes creating open syllables (ending in a vowel sound) whenever possible.
Vowel-Ending Syllables
Syllables naturally end at vowel sounds.
Consonant-Ending Syllables
Syllables end at consonant sounds when a vowel is not present.
- Dutch allows for complex consonant clusters, but syllabification generally prioritizes maximizing open syllables.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may exist, but do not alter the syllable boundaries.
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