autoverzekeringsmatijen
Syllables
au-to-ver-ze-ke-rings-ma-tij-en
Pronunciation
/ɑu̯to.vər.ze.kə.rɪŋs.ma.ˈtʃɑp.tɛi̯.jə(n)/
Stress
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Morphemes
auto- + verzekering- + -s-maatschappij-en-ijen
The word 'autoverzekeringsmaatschappijen' is a complex Dutch noun formed by compounding. Syllabification follows the preference for open syllables (CV) and allows consonant clusters at syllable ends. Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable '-tij-'. The final '-n' in the suffix '-ijen' can be elided in casual speech.
Definitions
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Car insurance companies
Car insurance companies
“De autoverzekeringsmaatschappijen verhogen de premies.”
“Verschillende autoverzekeringsmaatschappijen bieden concurrerende tarieven.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable '-tij-'.
Syllables
au — Open syllable (CV).. to — Open syllable (CV).. ver — Open syllable (CV).. ze — Open syllable (CV).. ke — Open syllable (CV).. rings — Closed syllable (CVC).. ma — Open syllable (CV).. tij — Syllable with a diphthong, primary stress.. en — Weak syllable, suffix.
Word Parts
Open Syllable Preference
Dutch favors open syllables (CV) whenever possible.
Consonant Cluster Allowance
Consonant clusters are permitted at the end of syllables (CVC).
Diphthong Syllable Nucleus
Diphthongs form the nucleus of a syllable.
- Potential elision of the final 'n' in '-ijen' in informal speech.
- Regional variations in vowel quality.
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