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geldtransportbedrijf

Complete linguistic analysis including syllable division, pronunciation, morphology, and definitions.

5 syllables
19 characters
Dutch
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geldtransportbedrijf

Linguistic Analysis

Syllables

geld-trans-port-be-drijf

Pronunciation

/ɣɛltˈtrɑ̃sˌpɔrtbəˈdrɛif/

Stress

00001

Morphemes

geld, transport, bedrijf

The word 'geldtransportbedrijf' is a compound noun in Dutch, divided into five syllables: geld-trans-port-be-drijf. Stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('drijf'). Syllabification follows Dutch rules of onset maximization and avoidance of single-letter syllables. The word consists of three roots: 'geld' (money), 'transport' (transport), and 'bedrijf' (company).

Definitions

noun
  1. 1

    A company that specializes in the secure transportation of money and valuables.

    Money transport company

    Het geldtransportbedrijf is verantwoordelijk voor de veilige overdracht van grote sommen geld.

    De beveiliging van het geldtransportbedrijf is zeer streng.

Stress pattern

Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable, 'drijf'. The stress pattern is 0 (unstressed) - 0 (unstressed) - 0 (unstressed) - 0 (unstressed) - 1 (stressed).

Syllables

5
geld/ɣɛlt/
trans/trɑ̃s/
port/pɔrt/
be/bə/
drijf/drɛif/

geld Open syllable, containing a voiced velar fricative and a diphthong.. trans Closed syllable, containing a consonant cluster and a nasal vowel.. port Closed syllable, containing a voiced stop and a rounded vowel.. be Open syllable, containing a voiced stop and a schwa.. drijf Closed syllable, containing a consonant cluster and a diphthong. Primary stressed syllable.

Onset Maximization

Dutch syllabification prioritizes including as many consonants as possible in the onset of a syllable.

Avoidance of Single-Letter Syllables

Syllables consisting of a single vowel are generally avoided.

Penultimate Stress

Primary stress typically falls on the penultimate syllable in Dutch.

  • The 'ij' diphthong is treated as a single unit.
  • Consonant clusters like 'ld', 'tr', and 'dr' are integrated based on onset maximization.
  • Regional variations in 'r' pronunciation (uvular vs. alveolar) do not affect syllabification.
Analysis by gemma3:27b · 6/10/2025

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