energiemaatschappeien
Syllables
en-er-gi-e-maat-schap-pei-en
Pronunciation
/ɛnərˈɣiːmaːtʃɑpɛi̯ən/
Stress
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Morphemes
en- + energie- + -en
The word 'energiemaatschappijen' is a complex Dutch noun composed of a prefix, root, and two suffixes. Syllabification follows onset-rime division, considering vowel-glide combinations and consonant clusters. Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable. The word refers to energy companies and is a common term in discussions about energy policy and pricing.
Definitions
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Energy companies
Energy companies
“De energiemaatschappijen investeren in duurzame energie.”
“Veel mensen klagen over de hoge prijzen van de energiemaatschappijen.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable 'maatschappij'.
Syllables
en — Open syllable, CV structure.. er — Closed syllable, CV structure with rhotic consonant.. gi — Open syllable, vowel-glide division.. e — Open syllable, single vowel.. maat — Closed syllable, CV structure with long vowel.. schap — Closed syllable, consonant cluster followed by vowel.. pei — Open syllable, diphthong.. en — Open syllable, CV structure.
Word Parts
Onset-Rime Division
Dividing syllables based on the consonant onset and vowel-containing rime.
Sonority Sequencing Principle
Consonants are ordered by sonority, syllables tend to follow a sonority peak.
Vowel-Glide Division
Diphthongs and vowel-glide combinations are treated as single units.
Consonant Cluster Simplification
Dutch allows for complex consonant clusters, but certain simplifications occur in pronunciation.
- Regional variations in the pronunciation of the 'r' sound.
- The soft 'g' sound /ɣ/ in 'gi' can vary.
- Long vowel /aː/ in 'maat' is a characteristic feature of Dutch.
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