zuiverheidsonderzoek
Syllables
zu-i-ver-heid-son-der-zoek
Pronunciation
/ˈzʏ.vər.hɛi̯t.sɔn.dər.zɔk/
Stress
100101
Morphemes
onder + zuiver/zoek + heid
The word 'zuiverheidsonderzoek' is a compound noun divided into seven syllables: zu-i-ver-heid-son-der-zoek. It consists of the root 'zuiver' (pure) with the suffix '-heid' (ness) combined with 'sonderzoek' (research). Stress falls on the second syllable of each component. Syllabification follows standard Dutch rules based on vowel and consonant clusters.
Definitions
- 1
Research into purity.
Purity research
“Het zuiverheidsonderzoek van het water is essentieel.”
“De universiteit start een nieuw zuiverheidsonderzoek.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable of 'zuiverheid' and the second syllable of 'sonderzoek'. This is typical for Dutch compound nouns.
Syllables
zu — Open syllable, vowel sound.. i — Open syllable, vowel sound.. ver — Closed syllable, consonant cluster followed by a vowel.. heid — Closed syllable, diphthong followed by a consonant.. son — Open syllable, vowel sound.. der — Closed syllable, consonant followed by a vowel.. zoek — Closed syllable, consonant cluster followed by a vowel.
Word Parts
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Open Syllable Rule
Syllables generally end in vowels. This applies to 'zu', 'i', and 'son'.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are often broken up by vowels, creating closed syllables. This applies to 'ver', 'heid', 'der', and 'zoek'.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may exist, but do not significantly alter syllabification.
- Dutch allows for some flexibility in syllabification, particularly with consonant clusters, but the presented division is the most common.
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