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houtbewerkingsbedrijf

Complete linguistic analysis including syllable division, pronunciation, morphology, and definitions.

6 syllables
20 characters
Dutch
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6syllables

houtbewerkingsbedrijf

Linguistic Analysis

Syllables

hout-be-werk-ings-be-drijf

Pronunciation

/ɦɑu̯t.bəˈʋɛr.kɪŋs.bəˈdrɛif/

Stress

001001

Morphemes

hout, bewerk, bedrijf + ings

The word *houtbewerkingsbedrijf* is a compound noun divided into six syllables: *hout-be-werk-ings-be-drijf*. Stress falls on the penultimate syllable (*-drijf*). The syllabification follows Dutch rules of onset maximization and vowel-based division, accommodating complex consonant clusters. It consists of multiple roots and a nominalizing suffix.

Definitions

noun
  1. 1

    A company or enterprise specializing in woodworking.

    Woodworking company

    “Het houtbewerkingsbedrijf maakt prachtige meubels.”

    “We hebben een offerte aangevraagd bij een lokaal houtbewerkingsbedrijf.”

    syn:houtateliermeubelmakerij

Stress pattern

Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable (*-drijf*). Secondary stress is less pronounced on *werk*.

Syllables

6
hout/ɦɑu̯t/
be/bə/
werk/ʋɛr.kɪŋ/
ings/ɪŋs/
be/bə/
drijf/drɛif/

hout — Open syllable, containing a diphthong. Unstressed.. be — Open syllable, containing a schwa. Unstressed.. werk — Closed syllable, containing a vowel and a consonant cluster. Stressed.. ings — Closed syllable, containing a vowel and a nasal consonant. Unstressed.. be — Open syllable, containing a schwa. Unstressed.. drijf — Closed syllable, containing a vowel and a consonant cluster. Stressed.

Word Parts

root

hout, bewerk, bedrijf

Multiple roots forming a compound noun.

suf

ings

Dutch nominalizing suffix derived from the gerund/present participle ending -ing + -s.

Similar Words

land­schapwerk­loos­heidschoon­maak­be­drijf

Onset Maximization

Dutch prefers to include as many consonants as possible in the onset of a syllable.

Avoidance of Single-Letter Syllables

Syllables consisting of a single vowel are generally avoided.

Vowel-Based Division

When consonant clusters are too complex for an onset, syllables are divided between vowels.

  • The pronunciation of the 'r' varies regionally (uvular vs. alveolar tap).
  • Complex consonant clusters require careful consideration to ensure pronounceability.
Analysis by gemma3:27b · 6/9/2025

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