kinderopvangbedrijf
Syllables
kin-der-op-vang-be-drijf
Pronunciation
/ˈkɪndərɔpˌvɑŋbəˈdrɛif/
Stress
010101
Morphemes
kinderopvang + bedrijf
The word 'kinderopvangbedrijf' is a Dutch compound noun meaning 'childcare company'. It is syllabified as kin-der-op-vang-be-drijf, with primary stress on the penultimate syllable ('vang'). The word is composed of three morphemes: 'kinder' (child), 'opvang' (reception/care), and 'bedrijf' (company). Syllabification follows vowel-based division rules, avoiding single consonant onsets and preserving diphthongs.
Definitions
- 1
An organization that provides care for children.
Childcare company
“Het kinderopvangbedrijf is verantwoordelijk voor de veiligheid van de kinderen.”
“Zij heeft een kinderopvangbedrijf opgericht.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('vang'), typical for Dutch compound nouns. The first syllable ('kin') and the last syllable ('drijf') also receive some degree of prominence, but less than the penultimate syllable.
Syllables
kin — Open syllable, containing a short vowel.. der — Open syllable, containing a schwa-like vowel.. op — Closed syllable, containing a short vowel and a final consonant.. vang — Open syllable, containing a long vowel.. be — Open syllable, containing a schwa-like vowel.. drijf — Closed syllable, containing a diphthong and a final consonant.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Based Division
Syllables are formed around vowel sounds.
Avoid Single Consonant Onset
Consonant clusters are preferred over leaving a single consonant at the beginning of a syllable.
Diphthong Preservation
Diphthongs are not split across syllable boundaries.
Compound Word Syllabification
Each component of a compound word is generally syllabified separately.
- The compound nature of the word requires careful consideration of each morpheme.
- The 'r' in 'kinder' could potentially be syllabified differently, but the current division is preferred due to the compound structure.
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