houdstermaatschapij
Syllables
houds-ter-maat-schap-ij
Pronunciation
/ˈɦɑu̯dəstər.maːt.ʃɑp.ɛi̯/
Stress
01000
Morphemes
maatschapp + houdster-
The Dutch word 'houdstermaatschappij' is a compound noun meaning 'holding company'. It is divided into five syllables: houds-ter-maat-schap-ij, with primary stress on 'maat'. The syllabification follows vowel-based rules, maintaining diphthongs and consonant clusters. The word's morphemic structure reveals its origins in Germanic and French roots.
Definitions
- 1
A company whose primary purpose is to hold controlling interests in other companies.
Holding company
“De houdstermaatschappij bezit aandelen in verschillende dochterondernemingen.”
“Zij richtten een houdstermaatschappij op om hun investeringen te beheren.”
Stress pattern
The primary stress falls on the third syllable, 'maat'.
Syllables
houds — Open syllable, containing a diphthong and a voiced consonant. Stressed.. ter — Closed syllable, containing a vowel and a consonant.. maat — Open syllable, containing a long vowel and a consonant. Primary stressed syllable.. schap — Closed syllable, containing a vowel and a consonant cluster.. ij — Open syllable, containing a diphthong.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Based Division
Syllables are formed around vowel sounds.
Diphthong Integrity
Diphthongs are not split across syllable boundaries.
Consonant Cluster Handling
Consonant clusters are maintained within a syllable unless they create an impossible syllable structure.
Avoid Single Initial Consonant
Dutch avoids starting a syllable with a single consonant if possible.
- The 'ij' digraph is treated as a single vowel sound.
- The compound nature of the word influences syllable division.
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