groothandelsbedrijven
Syllables
gro-ot-han-dels-be-drij-ven
Pronunciation
/ˈɣroːtɦɑnˌdɛlsbəˈdrɛivən/
Stress
0010010
Morphemes
groothandel & bedrijven + -s
The word 'groothandelsbedrijven' is a compound noun divided into seven syllables: gro-ot-han-dels-be-drij-ven. The primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable. It consists of the roots 'groothandel' (wholesale) and 'bedrijven' (companies) with a plural suffix '-s'. Syllabification follows Dutch rules of vowel-centric syllables and consonant cluster maintenance.
Definitions
- 1
Companies that sell goods in large quantities to retailers.
Wholesale companies
“De groothandelsbedrijven hebben te maken met stijgende transportkosten.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('han' in 'handels').
Syllables
gro — Open syllable, vowel nucleus 'o'. ot — Closed syllable, consonant cluster 't'. han — Open syllable, vowel nucleus 'a'. dels — Closed syllable, consonant cluster 'ls'. be — Open syllable, vowel nucleus 'e'. drij — Closed syllable, diphthong 'ij'. ven — Open syllable, vowel nucleus 'e'
Word Parts
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Vowel Nucleus Rule
Syllables are formed around vowel nuclei.
Consonant Cluster Maintenance
Consonant clusters are maintained within a syllable if pronounceable.
Dutch Syllable Structure
Dutch favors open and closed syllables, alternating based on vowel and consonant sequences.
- Complex consonant clusters are common in Dutch and are handled by maintaining pronounceable units.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may exist but do not alter syllabification.
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