consensusmaschappeiij
Syllables
con-sen-sus-ma-schap-pei-ij
Pronunciation
/kɔnˈsɛnsʏs.maː.ʃɑp.ɛi̯/
Stress
0000100
Morphemes
con- + sensus + -maatschappij
The word 'consensusmaatschappij' is a Dutch compound noun meaning 'consensus society'. It is divided into seven syllables based on vowel sounds, with primary stress on the penultimate syllable ('schap'). The word is morphologically composed of a Latin prefix ('con-'), root ('sensus'), and a Dutch suffix ('-maatschappij'). Syllabification follows standard Dutch rules prioritizing vowel sounds and avoiding splitting diphthongs.
Definitions
- 1
A society based on broad agreement and shared values.
Consensus society
“De consensusmaatschappij streeft naar een evenwicht tussen individuele vrijheid en collectieve verantwoordelijkheid.”
“In een consensusmaatschappij worden beslissingen genomen na een grondige discussie.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('schap'). Dutch compound words often exhibit stress on the penultimate syllable.
Syllables
con — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. sen — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. sus — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. ma — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. schap — Closed syllable, consonant cluster ending in a vowel. Primary stress.. pei — Open syllable, diphthong.. ij — Open syllable, diphthong.
Word Parts
Vowel-Centered Syllables
Syllables are formed around vowel sounds. Each vowel typically forms the nucleus of a syllable.
Consonant Clusters
Consonant clusters are generally maintained within a syllable unless they are exceptionally complex or disrupt the flow of pronunciation.
Diphthong Preservation
Diphthongs are treated as a single vowel sound and remain within the same syllable.
- Dutch compound word stress can be somewhat flexible, but the penultimate syllable is most common. The 'sch' cluster is treated as a single unit.
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