steekproefsystemen
Syllables
steek-proef-sys-te-men
Pronunciation
/ˈsteːkˌproːfˈsɪsteːmə(n)/
Stress
10100
Morphemes
steekproefsysteem + men
The word 'steekproefsystemen' is a Dutch compound noun syllabified as steek-proef-sys-te-men, with primary stress on 'steek' and 'syste'. It's formed from the morphemes 'steek', 'proef', 'systeem', and the plural suffix '-men'. Syllabification follows onset maximization and vowel-centric rules.
Definitions
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Systems used for taking samples.
Sampling systems
“De universiteit gebruikt geavanceerde steekproefsystemen.”
“De kwaliteit van de data is afhankelijk van de steekproefsystemen.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress on the first syllable ('steek') and the fourth syllable ('syste'). The final syllable receives a slight secondary stress.
Syllables
steek — Open syllable, onset cluster 'st', stressed.. proef — Open syllable, onset cluster 'pr', vowel length.. sys — Closed syllable, onset 's', vowel reduction.. te — Open syllable, vowel length, stressed.. men — Closed syllable, reduced vowel, plural marker.
Word Parts
Onset Maximization
Dutch prefers to maximize the number of consonants in the onset of a syllable, as seen in 'steek' and 'proef'.
Vowel-Centric Syllables
Each syllable must contain a vowel.
Compound Word Syllabification
Compound words are often syllabified based on their constituent morphemes.
- The pronunciation of 'ee' can vary regionally, but doesn't affect syllabification.
- The final '-men' is a clear plural marker.
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