aardoliemaatschappij
Syllables
aard-o-lie-maat-schap-pij
Pronunciation
/ˈaːrt.o.li.maːt.sxɑp.pɛi̯/
Stress
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Morphemes
aard + olie + maatschappij
The Dutch compound noun 'aardoliemaatschappij' (oil company) is syllabified as aard-o-lie-maat-schap-pij, with stress on 'maat-schap'. It's formed from 'aard' (earth), 'olie' (oil), and 'maatschappij' (company), following rules maximizing open syllables and treating digraphs as units.
Definitions
- 1
A company involved in the oil industry
Oil company
“De aardoliemaatschappij investeert in duurzame energie.”
“Shell is een bekende aardoliemaatschappij.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable 'maat-schap'
Syllables
aard — Closed syllable, consonant cluster 'rd'. o — Open syllable, single vowel. lie — Open syllable, single vowel. maat — Closed syllable. schap — Closed syllable, 'sch' digraph. pij — Closed syllable, 'ij' digraph
Word Parts
Similar Words
Maximize Open Syllables
Dutch prefers syllables ending in vowels.
Consonant Cluster Handling
Consonant clusters are generally kept together.
Digraph Treatment
'sch' and 'ij' are treated as single units.
- Compound word structure requires careful morphemic analysis.
- The 'ij' digraph is a unique feature of Dutch orthography.
- Regional pronunciation variations may exist.
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