holdingmaatschappeij
Syllables
hol-ding-maat-schap-peij
Pronunciation
/ˈhɔldɪŋ.maːt.ʃɑp.ɛi̯/
Stress
01000
Morphemes
holding + maatschappij
The Dutch word 'holdingmaatschappij' is a compound noun divided into five syllables: hol-ding-maat-schap-peij. Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('-schap-'). The word's syllabification follows vowel-centric rules, with consonant clusters forming codas. It's composed of an English-derived prefix ('holding') and a Dutch root ('maatschappij').
Definitions
- 1
A company whose primary purpose is to hold controlling shares in other companies.
Holding company
“De holdingmaatschappij heeft belangen in verschillende sectoren.”
“Zij is directeur van de holdingmaatschappij.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('-schap-').
Syllables
hol — Open syllable, vowel nucleus 'o'. ding — Closed syllable, coda 'ng'. maat — Open syllable, vowel nucleus 'aa'. schap — Closed syllable, primary stress. peij — Open syllable, diphthong 'ei'
Word Parts
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Vowel Nucleus Rule
Syllables are formed around vowel nuclei.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters following a vowel form a syllable coda.
Diphthong Rule
Diphthongs form a single vowel nucleus.
Penultimate Stress Rule
Stress typically falls on the penultimate syllable in Dutch.
- Compound word structure potentially influencing stress.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation.
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