groothandelsbedrijf
Syllables
groot-han-dels-be-drijf
Pronunciation
/ˈɣroːtɦɑnˌdɛlsbəˈdrɛif/
Stress
10001
Morphemes
groothandel + bedrijf
The word 'groothandelsbedrijf' is a Dutch compound noun divided into five syllables: groot-han-dels-be-drijf. Stress falls on the first and last syllables. It consists of the root 'groothandel' (wholesale trade) and the suffix 'bedrijf' (company). Syllabification follows Dutch rules of onset maximization and avoiding stranded consonants.
Definitions
- 1
A company or business engaged in wholesale trade.
Wholesale trading company
“Het is een groot groothandelsbedrijf.”
“Zij werkt bij een groothandelsbedrijf in Amsterdam.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the first syllable ('groot') and the last syllable ('drijf'). Dutch compounds generally stress the first syllable of the root.
Syllables
groot — Open syllable, stressed, containing a long vowel.. han — Open syllable, unstressed.. dels — Closed syllable, unstressed.. be — Open syllable, unstressed.. drijf — Closed syllable, stressed.
Word Parts
Onset Maximization
Dutch prioritizes including as many consonants as possible in the onset of a syllable.
Avoidance of Stranded Consonants
Consonants are generally not left at the end of a syllable unless necessary.
Vowel-Centric Syllables
Each syllable typically contains one vowel sound.
- The 'sch' cluster is treated as a single unit for syllabification.
- The linking morpheme '-s-' doesn't form a syllable on its own.
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