vruchtbaarheidsonderzoek
Syllables
vrucht-baar-heid-son-der-zoek
Pronunciation
/vrʏxtbɑːrˈɦɛitsoːn.dərzœk/
Stress
010001
Morphemes
on- + vruchtbaarheid + -onderzoek
The word 'vruchtbaarheidsonderzoek' is a compound noun divided into six syllables: vrucht-baar-heid-son-der-zoek. Stress falls on the second syllable ('baar'). Syllabification follows Dutch rules prioritizing open syllables and preserving consonant clusters. The word is composed of the prefix 'on-', the root 'vruchtbaarheid' (fruitfulness), and the suffix '-onderzoek' (research).
Definitions
- 1
The process or study of fertility.
Fertility research
“Het vruchtbaarheidsonderzoek wees uit dat ze zwanger kon worden.”
“De kosten van vruchtbaarheidsonderzoek kunnen hoog zijn.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('baar'). Dutch generally stresses the penultimate syllable.
Syllables
vrucht — Open syllable, initial consonant cluster 'vr'. Contains a short vowel.. baar — Open syllable, stressed syllable. Contains a long vowel.. heid — Open syllable, contains a diphthong.. son — Closed syllable, contains a short vowel.. der — Open syllable, contains a short vowel.. zoek — Closed syllable, contains a short vowel.
Word Parts
Maximize Open Syllables
Dutch prefers syllables ending in vowels whenever possible.
Consonant Cluster Preservation
Avoid breaking up consonant clusters unless they are exceptionally difficult to pronounce.
Penultimate Stress
Primary stress generally falls on the second-to-last syllable.
- The 'cht' cluster is treated as a single unit for syllabification.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may exist, but do not significantly alter the syllable division.
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