bergingsmaatschappeij
Syllables
ber-gings-maat-schap-peij
Pronunciation
/ˈbɛrɣɪŋs.maːt.ʃɑp.ɛi̯/
Stress
10001
Morphemes
berg + ings-maat-schappij
The word 'bergingsmaatschappij' is a compound noun divided into five syllables: ber-gings-maat-schap-peij. Stress falls on the penultimate syllable. The syllabification follows Dutch rules prioritizing onsets and avoiding single-letter syllables, with consonant clusters like 'sch' and 'ng' remaining intact.
Definitions
- 1
A company specializing in salvaging or rescuing.
Salvage company
“De bergingsmaatschappij heeft de auto getakeld.”
“The salvage company towed the car.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('maat').
Syllables
ber — Open syllable, initial consonant followed by vowel.. gings — Closed syllable, consonant cluster 'ng' in the coda.. maat — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant cluster 'mt'.. schap — Closed syllable, consonant cluster 'sch' in the onset.. peij — Open syllable, consonant followed by diphthong.
Word Parts
Maximize Onsets
Dutch prioritizes creating syllables with consonant clusters at the beginning (onsets).
Avoid Single-Letter Syllables
Syllables generally avoid being reduced to a single vowel or consonant.
Consonant Cluster Handling
Consonant clusters like 'sch' and 'ng' are generally kept together within a syllable.
- The 'sch' and 'ng' consonant clusters are common in Dutch and follow established syllabification rules.
- Regional vowel variations do not affect syllable division.
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