steekproefonderzoek
Syllables
steek-proef-on-der-zoek
Pronunciation
/ˈsteːkˌproːfɔn.dərˈzɔk/
Stress
10101
Morphemes
onder + zoek
The word 'steekproefonderzoek' is a Dutch compound noun meaning 'sample survey'. It is divided into five syllables: steek-proef-on-der-zoek, with primary stress on 'on-'. Syllabification follows rules favoring open syllables and avoiding single consonant beginnings.
Definitions
Stress pattern
Primary stress on the penultimate syllable ('on-'), secondary stress on 'steek'.
Syllables
steek — Closed syllable, long vowel.. proef — Open syllable, long vowel.. on — Closed syllable.. der — Closed syllable.. zoek — Closed syllable.
Word Parts
Vowel-Initial Syllable Rule
Syllables starting with a vowel are separated.
Consonant After Vowel Rule
Consonants following vowels generally begin a new syllable.
Avoid Single Consonant Rule
Dutch avoids starting a syllable with a single consonant if possible.
- The compound nature of the word requires consideration of morphemic boundaries.
- Stress pattern is typical for Dutch compound nouns.
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