beheersmaatschappij
Syllables
be-heers-maat-schap-pij
Pronunciation
/bəˈɦeːrs.maːt.ʃɑp.ɛi̯/
Stress
01000
Morphemes
be- + heer + maatschappij
The Dutch word 'beheersmaatschappij' (holding company) is syllabified as be-heers-maat-schap-pij, with primary stress on 'heers'. It's a compound noun formed from the prefix 'be-', root 'heer', and suffix 'maatschappij'. Syllabification follows onset maximization and vowel-centric rules, typical of Dutch phonology.
Definitions
- 1
A company whose primary purpose is to hold controlling interests in other companies.
Holding company
“De beheersmaatschappij heeft aandelen in verschillende sectoren.”
syn:holdingbedrijf
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('heers'). Dutch generally stresses the penultimate syllable, but compound words can have variations.
Syllables
be — Open syllable, unstressed.. heers — Closed syllable, primary stressed.. maat — Closed syllable, unstressed.. schap — Closed syllable, unstressed.. pij — Open syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
Similar Words
Onset Maximization
Dutch prefers to include as many consonants as possible in the onset of a syllable.
Vowel-Centric Syllables
Each syllable generally contains one vowel sound.
Compound Word Syllabification
Compound words are often syllabified as if they were separate words joined together.
- The 'sch' cluster is treated as a single onset.
- Vowel sequences require consideration of diphthong formation.
- Regional variations in pronunciation may affect vowel realization.
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