controlemaatschappij
Syllables
con-tro-le-maat-schap-pij
Pronunciation
/kɔn.trɔ.lə.maː.ʃɑp.ˈɛi̯/
Stress
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Morphemes
con- + trol- + -e
The word 'controlemaatschappij' is a compound noun in Dutch, divided into six syllables: con-tro-le-maat-schap-pij. Stress falls on the penultimate syllable. The syllabification follows Dutch rules prioritizing vowel groupings and avoiding splitting diphthongs. It consists of a Latin-derived prefix, root, and Dutch suffixes.
Definitions
- 1
A society or company focused on control.
Control society
“De moderne controlemaatschappij is steeds afhankelijker van technologie.”
“Hij bekritiseerde de controlemaatschappij in zijn boek.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('maatschappij').
Syllables
con — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. tro — Open syllable, vowel preceded by consonant cluster.. le — Open syllable, vowel preceded by consonant.. maat — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant cluster.. schap — Closed syllable, consonant cluster followed by vowel.. pij — Closed syllable, diphthong.
Word Parts
Vowel Grouping
Syllables are formed around vowel sounds, avoiding splitting diphthongs.
Consonant Clusters
Consonant clusters are generally maintained within a syllable unless they are easily separable.
- The 'ij' diphthong always forms a single syllable.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may exist but do not alter syllabification.
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