burgermatshappijə(n)
Syllables
bur-ger-ma-tshap-pi-jə(n)
Pronunciation
/ˈbʏrɣər.maː.tʃa.pɪ.jə(n)/
Stress
010001
Morphemes
burger + maatschappij + en
The word 'burgermaatschappijen' is a Dutch compound noun divided into six syllables: bur-ger-ma-tshap-pi-jə(n). The primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable. It's composed of the prefix 'burger', the root 'maatschappij', and the plural suffix 'en'. Syllabification follows the standard Dutch rule of dividing before vowels, while considering consonant clusters.
Definitions
- 1
Bourgeois societies
Bourgeois societies
“De burgermaatschappijen in de 18e eeuw waren in opkomst.”
- 2
Civil societies
Civil societies
“Hij bestudeerde de ontwikkeling van burgermaatschappijen.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('-schap-'). Dutch generally follows a penultimate stress pattern.
Syllables
bur — Open syllable, initial syllable.. ger — Closed syllable, contains a voiced velar fricative.. ma — Open syllable, long vowel.. tshap — Closed syllable, contains a consonant cluster 'tsch'. pi — Open syllable, short vowel.. jə(n) — Open syllable, final syllable, 'n' can be elided.
Word Parts
Vowel Rule
Syllable division occurs before a vowel sound.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are generally maintained within a syllable unless they are easily separable based on pronunciation.
- Regional variations in the pronunciation of the 'r' sound.
- Potential elision of the final 'n' in casual speech.
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