elektriciteitsmaatschappij
Syllables
e-lek-tri-ci-teits-maat-schap-pij
Pronunciation
/ˌeːlɛktriˈsɛitsmaːtʃaˈpɛi/
Stress
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Morphemes
elektri- + citeits + maatschappij
The word 'elektriciteitsmaatschappij' is a complex Dutch noun divided into eight syllables based on vowel sounds and consonant clusters. The primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('-schap-'). It's a compound word with Latin and Old French origins, meaning 'electricity company'.
Definitions
- 1
A company or organization that generates, distributes, or sells electricity.
Electricity company
“De elektriciteitsmaatschappij heeft de stroom uitgeschakeld.”
“We hebben een klacht ingediend bij de elektriciteitsmaatschappij.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('-schap-'). This is typical for Dutch words ending in '-ij'.
Syllables
e-lek-tri-ci-teits-maat-schap-pij — Open syllable, initial vowel.. e-lek-tri-ci-teits-maat-schap-pij — Closed syllable, with a short vowel.. e-lek-tri-ci-teits-maat-schap-pij — Closed syllable, with a short vowel.. e-lek-tri-ci-teits-maat-schap-pij — Closed syllable, with a short vowel.. e-lek-tri-ci-teits-maat-schap-pij — Closed syllable, with a short vowel and a complex consonant cluster.. e-lek-tri-ci-teits-maat-schap-pij — Closed syllable, with a long vowel.. e-lek-tri-ci-teits-maat-schap-pij — Closed syllable, with a long vowel and 'sch' cluster.. e-lek-tri-ci-teits-maat-schap-pij — Closed syllable, with a short vowel and final diphthong.
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Consonant clusters are generally kept together as onsets to form syllables.
Vowel-Centric Syllabification
Each syllable contains a vowel sound, ensuring every syllable has a nucleus.
Avoidance of Diphthong Splitting
Diphthongs are not broken across syllable boundaries, maintaining their integrity.
Penultimate Stress
Stress falls on the second-to-last syllable in many Dutch words, especially those ending in '-ij'.
- The 'sch' cluster is treated as a single onset.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may exist, but do not significantly alter syllabification.
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