steekproefsgewijsze
Syllables
steek-proef-sge-wijs-ze
Pronunciation
/ˈsteːkˌproːfsɣəˈʋɛi̯zə/
Stress
01010
Morphemes
steek + proef + sgewijze
The word 'steekproefsgewijze' is divided into five syllables: steek-proef-sge-wijs-ze. The primary stress falls on 'wijs'. It's a complex adverb formed from a compound noun, with Germanic roots. Syllabification follows Dutch rules prioritizing vowel sounds and avoiding splitting consonant clusters.
Definitions
- 1
On a sample basis, by way of sampling, statistically.
On a sample basis
“De resultaten werden steekproefsgewijze geanalyseerd.”
“De conclusies zijn gebaseerd op steekproefsgewijze gegevens.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable 'wijs'. The first syllable 'steek' is also relatively prominent, but less so than 'wijs'.
Syllables
steek — Open syllable, stressed. Contains a long vowel.. proef — Closed syllable. Contains a long vowel and a consonant cluster.. sge — Open syllable, unstressed. Contains a linking element and a schwa.. wijs — Closed syllable, primary stress. Contains a diphthong.. ze — Open syllable, unstressed. Contains a schwa.
Word Parts
steek
Derived from 'steken' (to stick, sample); Germanic origin; indicates the act of sampling.
proef
From 'proef' (test, sample); Germanic origin; core meaning related to sampling.
sgewijze
Combination of '-s-', '-ge-', '-wijs-', and '-e'; Germanic origin; forms an adverbial derivative indicating manner.
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Vowel Sound Principle
Syllables are generally divided around vowel sounds. Each vowel sound typically forms the nucleus of a syllable.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are kept together within a syllable if splitting them would create an unusual syllable structure or violate phonotactic constraints.
Avoid Diphthong Splitting
Diphthongs (vowel combinations) are not split across syllable boundaries.
- The 'sge' syllable is a somewhat unusual combination, but it follows the rule of keeping consonant clusters together when possible.
- Regional variations in pronunciation might slightly affect the perceived syllable boundaries, but the core division remains consistent.
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