consumptiemaatschapij
Syllables
con-sump-tie-maat-schap-ij
Pronunciation
/kɔnˈsʏmptɪ.mə.ˈxaːt.ʃɑpɛi/
Stress
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Morphemes
consumptie- + maatschapp- + -ij
The word 'consumptiemaatschappij' is a Dutch compound noun divided into six syllables: con-sump-tie-maat-schap-ij. Primary stress falls on 'maat'. The syllabification follows vowel-centric rules, maintaining diphthong integrity and adhering to the typical Dutch penultimate stress pattern. It is composed of a Latin-derived prefix, a Middle Dutch root, and a nominalizing suffix.
Definitions
- 1
A society characterized by a high level of consumption of goods and services.
Consumer society
“De consumptiemaatschappij stimuleert overmatig winkelen.”
“We leven in een consumptiemaatschappij.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('maat'), following the typical Dutch penultimate stress rule. Other syllables are unstressed.
Syllables
con — Open syllable, containing a short vowel and a consonant.. sump — Closed syllable, containing a short vowel and a consonant cluster.. tie — Open syllable, containing a short vowel.. maat — Closed syllable, containing a long vowel and a consonant. Primary stressed syllable.. schap — Closed syllable, containing a short vowel and a consonant cluster.. ij — Diphthong forming a syllable on its own.
Word Parts
consumptie-
From Latin 'consumptio', meaning consumption. Functions as a prefix indicating the act of consuming.
maatschapp-
From Middle Dutch 'maetschappe', meaning society. Forms the core meaning of the word.
-ij
Originally a lengthening marker, now functions as a nominalizing suffix, creating a noun.
Similar Words
Vowel-centric Syllabification
Dutch syllables are primarily built around vowel sounds. Each vowel sound generally forms the nucleus of a syllable.
Diphthong Integrity
Diphthongs, such as 'ij', are treated as a single vowel sound and are not split across syllable boundaries.
Penultimate Stress
Primary stress in Dutch typically falls on the penultimate (second to last) syllable of a word.
Consonant Cluster Resolution
Consonant clusters are resolved based on sonority, with the most sonorous sound often forming the syllable peak.
- The compound nature of the word does not alter the basic syllabification rules.
- The 'ij' digraph is a consistent feature of Dutch orthography and pronunciation.
- Regional variations in pronunciation of 'ij' are minimal and do not significantly affect syllabification.
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