ferrymaatschappijen
Syllables
fer-ry-maat-schap-pij-en
Pronunciation
/ˈfɛri.maːt.ʃɑp.ɛi̯.ən/
Stress
001010
Morphemes
ferry + maatschappij + en
The word 'ferrymaatschappijen' is a Dutch compound noun meaning 'ferry companies'. It is divided into six syllables: fer-ry-maat-schap-pij-en, with primary stress on 'maat'. Syllabification follows vowel-centric rules, keeping consonant clusters intact. The word consists of an English loanword ('ferry'), a Dutch root ('maatschappij'), and a plural suffix ('en').
Definitions
- 1
Ferry companies; businesses that operate ferries.
Ferry companies
“De ferrymaatschappijen varen regelmatig tussen de eilanden.”
“De overname van de ferrymaatschappijen is afgerond.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('maat'). Dutch generally stresses the penultimate syllable in compounds, but the 'ij' ending often receives secondary stress.
Syllables
fer — Open syllable, containing a short vowel.. ry — Open syllable, containing a diphthong.. maat — Closed syllable, containing a long vowel.. schap — Closed syllable, containing a short vowel and a consonant cluster.. pij — Open syllable, containing a diphthong.. en — Open syllable, containing a schwa vowel and functioning as a plural marker.
Word Parts
Vowel-Centric Rule
Syllables are built around vowel sounds, ensuring each syllable contains a vowel.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters ('sch', 'pij') are generally kept together within a syllable unless they are easily separable.
Compound Word Rule
Syllabification proceeds through each component of the compound word, treating each part as a potential syllable.
- The English loanword 'ferry' is seamlessly integrated into the Dutch phonological system.
- The 'ij' diphthong is a common feature of Dutch and influences syllable formation.
- The stress pattern is typical for Dutch compound nouns, with primary stress on the penultimate syllable.
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