Words with Suffix “-schappen” in Dutch

The word 'aartspriesterschappen' is a Dutch noun meaning 'archpriesthoods'. It is syllabified as 'aart-sprie-sters-schap-pen' with primary stress on '-schap-'. The word is composed of the prefix 'aart-', the root 'priester-', and the suffix '-schappen'. Syllabification follows Dutch rules favoring open syllables and maximizing onsets.

The word 'handelsvennootschappen' is a complex Dutch noun formed through compounding and derivation. It is divided into six syllables with primary stress on the antepenultimate syllable. Syllabification follows standard Dutch rules, maintaining consonant clusters and ending syllables in vowel sounds.

The word 'volksgemeenschappen' is divided into five syllables: volks-ge-meen-schap-pen. It consists of the prefix 'volks-', the root 'gemeen-', and the suffix '-schappen'. The primary stress falls on the first syllable ('volks'). Syllabification follows Dutch rules of onset maximization and vowel centering, with consideration for the 'sch' cluster and schwa reduction.