elektriciteitsmaschappeijen
Syllables
el-ek-tri-ci-teits-ma-schap-pei-jen
Pronunciation
/ˌɛlɛktriˈsɪtətsmaːˈʃɑpɛi̯ən/
Stress
00000101
Morphemes
elektri- + citeits + -maatschappij-en
The word 'elektriciteitsmaatschappijen' is a complex Dutch noun divided into nine syllables based on maximizing onsets and dividing before consonant clusters. Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable. It's a compound word with Latin and French origins, meaning 'electricity companies'.
Definitions
- 1
Companies that generate, distribute, and/or sell electricity.
Electricity companies
“De elektriciteitsmaatschappijen investeren in duurzame energie.”
syn:energiebedrijven
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable '-tijd-' (schap-pei).
Syllables
el — Open syllable, initial syllable.. ek — Closed syllable.. tri — Open syllable.. ci — Closed syllable.. teits — Closed syllable.. ma — Open syllable.. schap — Closed syllable.. pei — Open syllable.. jen — Closed syllable, final syllable.
Word Parts
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Maximize Onsets
Dutch syllabification generally favors creating syllables with consonant clusters at the beginning (onsets) whenever possible.
Division Before Consonant Clusters
Syllable division typically occurs before consonant clusters.
Division After Single Consonants
Syllable division occurs after a single consonant following a vowel.
- Dutch allows some flexibility in syllabification, particularly with consonant clusters, but the provided division is the most common and accepted.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation exist but do not significantly alter the syllabification.
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