groepsmaatschappijen
Syllables
groeps-maat-schap-pij-en
Pronunciation
/ˈɣrupsmaːtʃaˌpɛi̯ən/
Stress
01000
Morphemes
groeps + maatschappij + en
The Dutch word 'groepsmaatschappijen' is divided into five syllables: groeps-maat-schap-pij-en. The primary stress falls on 'maat'. It's a compound noun meaning 'group companies', formed from the combining form 'groeps', the root 'maatschappij', and the plural suffix '-en'. Syllabification follows vowel peak, onset maximization, and avoids diphthong splitting, adhering to standard Dutch phonological rules.
Definitions
- 1
A collection of companies or organizations that are related to each other, often through shared ownership or a common purpose.
Group societies, group companies
“De groepsmaatschappijen hebben een belangrijke rol in de economie.”
“Hij werkt voor een van de groepsmaatschappijen.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('maat'), following the typical penultimate stress pattern in Dutch.
Syllables
groeps — Closed syllable, onset cluster 'gr', vowel 'u' is long.. maat — Closed syllable, stressed, vowel 'aa' is long.. schap — Closed syllable, onset 'sch'.. pij — Closed syllable, diphthong 'ei'.. en — Open syllable, plural suffix.
Word Parts
Vowel Peak Rule
Each syllable must contain a vowel sound.
Onset Maximization
Consonant clusters are assigned to the following vowel to create a valid onset.
Avoid Diphthong Splitting
Diphthongs are kept within a single syllable.
Penultimate Stress
Primary stress falls on the second-to-last syllable.
- Regional variations in the pronunciation of /ɣ/ (often as /x/).
- The compound nature of the word influences syllable division, prioritizing meaningful units.
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