dochtervennootschap
Syllables
doch-ter-ven-noot-schap
Pronunciation
/ˈdɔxtər.vən.noːt.sxɑp/
Stress
01001
Morphemes
doch + vennoot + schap
The word *dochtervennootschap* is a compound noun syllabified into doch-ter-ven-noot-schap, with primary stress on 'noot'. It's composed of the root 'dochter' (daughter), 'vennoot' (partner), and the suffix '-schap' (forming a noun). Syllabification follows vowel-based division, consonant cluster maintenance, and digraph preservation rules.
Definitions
- 1
A company controlled by another company (the parent company).
Daughter company
“De dochtervennootschap is verantwoordelijk voor de verkoop in het buitenland.”
“De overname van de dochtervennootschap werd afgerond.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable 'noot'. The stress pattern is typical for Dutch compound nouns.
Syllables
doch — Open syllable, onset consonant /d/, vowel /ɔx/. Contains the digraph 'ch'.. ter — Closed syllable, onset consonant /t/, vowel /ə/. . ven — Open syllable, onset consonant /v/, vowel /ən/. . noot — Closed syllable, onset consonant /n/, long vowel /oː/, final consonant /t/. . schap — Closed syllable, onset consonant cluster /sx/, vowel /ɑ/, final consonant /p/.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Based Division
Syllables are formed around vowel sounds, creating open or closed syllables.
Consonant Cluster Handling
Consonant clusters are maintained within a syllable to avoid single-consonant onsets.
Digraph Preservation
Digraphs like 'ch' are treated as single units and not split across syllables.
- The 'ch' sound is a unique feature of Dutch phonology and influences syllabification.
- Vowel length can affect syllable boundaries.
- Compound word structure influences stress placement.
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