herverzekeringsmaatschappij
Syllables
her-ver-ze-ke-rings-ma-at-schap-pij
Pronunciation
/ɦɛr.vər.ˈze.kə.rɪŋs.maː.tʃɑp.pɛi̯/
Stress
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Morphemes
her- + zeker- + ings-maatschappij
The word 'herverzekeringsmaatschappij' is a complex Dutch compound noun. Syllabification follows standard Dutch rules, prioritizing vowel endings and maintaining consonant clusters. Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable 'schap'. The word consists of prefixes, a root, and suffixes, all contributing to its meaning of 'reinsurance company'.
Definitions
- 1
A company that provides reinsurance.
Reinsurance company
“De herverzekeringsmaatschappij heeft een belangrijke rol in de financiële stabiliteit.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable 'schap'.
Syllables
her — Open syllable, vowel ending.. ver — Open syllable, vowel ending.. ze — Open syllable, vowel ending.. ke — Open syllable, vowel ending.. rings — Closed syllable, primary stress is not on this syllable.. ma — Open syllable, vowel ending.. at — Closed syllable, consonant ending.. schap — Closed syllable, primary stress.. pij — Closed syllable, diphthong ending.
Word Parts
Vowel Ending
Syllables generally end in a vowel sound.
Consonant Cluster Maintenance
Consonant clusters are generally maintained within a syllable unless easily separable.
Penultimate Stress
Stress typically falls on the penultimate syllable in Dutch compound words.
- The 'ver-' prefix could theoretically be combined with the following syllable, but is commonly treated as separate.
- Regional variations in vowel quality may exist but do not affect syllable division.
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