Words with Root “scheepvaart” in Dutch

The word 'scheepvaartbedrijven' is a compound noun syllabified into five syllables: scheep-vaart-be-drij-ven. Stress falls on the penultimate syllable of 'bedrijven'. It's composed of the root 'scheepvaart' (shipping) and the suffix 'bedrijven' (companies). Syllabification follows Dutch rules prioritizing open syllables and maximizing onsets.

The Dutch word 'scheepvaartmaatschappij' (shipping company) is syllabified as scheep-vaart-maat-schap-pij, with primary stress on 'vaart'. It's a compound noun formed from 'scheep' (ship), 'vaart' (travel), and 'maatschappij' (company). Syllabification follows vowel-based division, preserving consonant clusters and diphthongs.

The word 'scheepvaartpolitie' is a compound noun divided into five syllables: scheep-vaart-po-li-tie. Stress falls on 'vaart'. It consists of the root 'scheepvaart' (ship navigation) and the suffix 'politie' (police). Syllabification follows Dutch rules prioritizing open syllables and penultimate stress.