beleggingmaatschappij
Syllables
be-legging-maat-schap-pij
Pronunciation
/bəˈlɛɣɪŋmaːtʃɑpɛi/
Stress
000100
Morphemes
be- + legg- + -ing
The word 'beleggingmaatschappij' is a Dutch compound noun meaning 'investment company'. It is divided into five syllables: be-legging-maat-schap-pij, with primary stress on 'maat'. The syllabification follows Dutch rules prioritizing open syllables and handling consonant clusters. It consists of a prefix 'be-', root 'legg-', suffix '-ing', root 'maatschapp-', and suffix '-ij'.
Definitions
- 1
A company that invests in other companies or assets.
Investment company
“De beleggingmaatschappij heeft aandelen gekocht.”
“Zij werken voor een grote beleggingmaatschappij.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the antepenultimate syllable ('maat'). Dutch stress generally falls on the penultimate or antepenultimate syllable in longer words.
Syllables
be — Open syllable, unstressed.. leg — Closed syllable, unstressed.. ging — Closed syllable, unstressed.. maat — Closed syllable, primary stressed.. schap — Closed syllable, unstressed.. pij — Open syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
Open Syllable Preference
Dutch syllabification prioritizes creating open syllables (ending in a vowel) whenever possible.
Consonant Cluster Handling
Consonant clusters are generally maintained within a syllable unless they can be broken up to create an open syllable.
- The 'ij' digraph is pronounced as /ɛi/ and is a unique feature of Dutch orthography.
- The 'sch' cluster is pronounced as /sx/.
- The final 'ij' is a standard ending for this type of compound noun, though somewhat unusual.
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