chartermaatschappij
The Dutch word 'chartermaatschappij' is a compound noun meaning 'charter company'. It is divided into five syllables: char-ter-maat-schap-pij, with primary stress on 'ter'. The syllabification follows vowel-centric rules, avoiding diphthong splitting and maximizing onsets. The word consists of the borrowed term 'charter' and the Dutch root 'maatschappij'.
Definitions
- 1
A company that offers charter flights or other charter services.
Charter company
“De chartermaatschappij biedt goedkope vluchten aan.”
“Hij werkt bij een grote chartermaatschappij.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('ter'). Dutch stress generally falls on the first syllable, but compound words often stress the first element of the final component.
Syllables
char — Open syllable, onset consonant cluster.. ter — Closed syllable, primary stress.. maat — Open syllable.. schap — Closed syllable.. pij — Closed syllable, diphthong.
Vowel-centric division
Syllables are built around vowel sounds.
Avoidance of diphthong splitting
Diphthongs are kept intact within a syllable.
Onset maximization
Consonant clusters are generally assigned to the following vowel to create a valid onset.
- The pronunciation of the 'r' sound can vary regionally.
- The word is a compound noun, influencing stress placement.
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