grootaandeelhouders
Syllables
groo-taan-deel-hou-ders
Pronunciation
/ˈxruːtaːnˌdeːlɦaʊ̯dər(s)/
Stress
01001
Morphemes
grootaan + deel + houder-s
The word 'grootaandeelhouders' is a compound noun syllabified based on vowel sounds and consonant clusters, with primary stress on the penultimate syllable ('hou'). It consists of the prefix 'grootaan-', the root 'deel-', and the suffix 'houder-s'. Syllabification follows standard Dutch rules, prioritizing vowel-based division and handling consonant clusters appropriately.
Definitions
- 1
Individuals or entities holding a significant portion of a company's shares.
Major shareholders
“De grootaandeelhouders oefenden aanzienlijke invloed uit op het beleid van het bedrijf.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('hou'). Dutch generally follows a penultimate stress pattern, but compound words can have secondary stresses.
Syllables
groo — Open syllable, containing a long vowel and a consonant. Initial syllable.. taan — Open syllable, containing a long vowel and a nasal consonant. Part of the prefix.. deel — Open syllable, containing a long vowel and a consonant. Root syllable.. hou — Diphthongal syllable, stressed syllable. Part of the suffix.. ders — Closed syllable, containing a schwa and a consonant cluster. Plural marker.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Based Division
Syllables are generally formed around vowel sounds, creating open syllables where possible.
Consonant Cluster Handling
Consonant clusters are often maintained within a syllable, especially common Dutch clusters like 'nd'.
Penultimate Stress
Primary stress typically falls on the penultimate syllable, although compound words can have secondary stresses.
Compound Word Syllabification
Each component of a compound word retains its original syllabification.
- The 'aa' diphthong is treated as a single vowel sound for syllabification.
- The 'nd' cluster is a common and accepted syllable onset.
- Dutch allows for complex consonant clusters, which can influence syllabification.
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