proefsleuvenonderzoek
Syllables
proef-sleu-ven-on-der-zoek
Pronunciation
/ˈprufsløːvənɔndərˌzøːk/
Stress
000011
Morphemes
proef- + sleuven- + onderzoek
The word 'proefsleuvenonderzoek' is a Dutch compound noun divided into six syllables: proef-sleu-ven-on-der-zoek. Stress falls on the final syllable '-zoek'. Syllabification follows the rules of maximizing onsets and dividing before vowels. It consists of the prefix 'proef-', the root 'sleuven-', and the root 'onderzoek'.
Definitions
- 1
A preliminary investigation using trial trenches.
Trial trench research
“Het proefsleuvenonderzoek wees uit dat er archeologische resten aanwezig waren.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable '-zoek'. The stress is relatively strong and clear.
Syllables
proef — Open syllable, initial syllable.. sleu — Closed syllable, contains a long vowel.. ven — Open syllable, connecting vowel.. on — Open syllable, prefix.. der — Open syllable, prefix.. zoek — Closed syllable, stressed syllable.
Word Parts
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Maximize Onsets
Consonant clusters are kept together at the beginning of a syllable whenever possible.
Vowel Division
Syllable division occurs before each vowel.
- Potential vowel reduction in unstressed syllables in some regional dialects.
- Compound word pronunciation can sometimes exhibit slight variations.
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