grootwinkelbedrijfven
Syllables
gro-ot-win-kel-be-drijf-ven
Pronunciation
/ˈɣroːtˌʋɪŋkəlˌbəˈdrɛivən/
Stress
0000110
Morphemes
groot + winkelbedrijven
The word 'grootwinkelbedrijven' is a Dutch compound noun divided into seven syllables: gro-ot-win-kel-be-drijf-ven. The primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable 'drijf'. Syllabification follows Dutch rules prioritizing open syllables and maintaining consonant clusters. The word consists of the root 'groot' (large) and the compound suffix 'winkelbedrijven' (shops/businesses).
Definitions
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Large retail companies
Large retail companies
“De grootwinkelbedrijven hebben vaak veel aanbiedingen.”
“Grootwinkelbedrijven spelen een belangrijke rol in de economie.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable 'drijf' (ˈdrɛif). The stress pattern is typical for Dutch compound nouns.
Syllables
gro — Open syllable, initial syllable.. ot — Closed syllable, following the initial syllable.. win — Open syllable, part of the compound.. kel — Closed syllable, part of the compound.. be — Open syllable, part of the compound.. drijf — Open syllable, stressed syllable.. ven — Open syllable, final syllable.
Word Parts
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Open Syllable Preference
Dutch favors syllables ending in vowels (open syllables). Syllable boundaries are often determined to maximize the number of open syllables.
Consonant Cluster Maintenance
Consonant clusters are generally maintained within a single syllable, unless a vowel intervenes.
- Compound word syllabification can have some flexibility, but the presented division is the most common and phonologically justifiable.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may exist, but do not significantly affect syllable division.
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