geldtransportbedrijf
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
- 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
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.
Similar Words
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.
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