autoverhuurmaatschappij
Syllables
au-to-ver-huur-maat-schap-pij
Pronunciation
/ɑu̯toːvərˈɦuːrmaːt͡sχapɛi̯/
Stress
0000111
Morphemes
ver- + auto-huur-maatschappij
The word 'autoverhuurmaatschappij' is a compound noun syllabified based on vowel sounds and consonant clusters, with primary stress on the penultimate syllable. It consists of the roots 'auto', 'huur', and 'maatschappij' with the prefix 'ver-'. Syllabification follows standard Dutch rules, prioritizing vowel-based division and handling consonant clusters appropriately.
Definitions
- 1
A company that rents out cars.
Car rental company
“We hebben de auto gehuurd bij een groot autoverhuurmaatschappij.”
“De autoverhuurmaatschappij biedt verschillende soorten voertuigen aan.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable 'schap'.
Syllables
au — Open syllable, containing a diphthong. Initial syllable.. to — Open syllable, containing a long vowel. Follows the diphthong.. ver — Open syllable, containing a schwa. Prefix.. huur — Open syllable, containing a long vowel. Root.. maat — Open syllable, containing a long vowel. Root.. schap — Closed syllable, containing a vowel and consonant cluster. Stressed syllable.. pij — Open syllable, containing a diphthong. Final syllable.
Word Parts
Vowel-Based Division
Syllables are formed around vowel sounds, creating open or closed syllables.
Consonant Cluster Handling
Consonant clusters are generally kept together within a syllable unless easily separable by a vowel.
Morpheme Boundaries
Syllable division often respects morpheme boundaries, but is not a strict requirement.
- The 'sch' cluster is treated as a single phoneme.
- The 'ver-' prefix does not pose unique syllabification challenges.
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