klassenmaatschappei
Syllables
klas-sen-maat-schap-pei
Pronunciation
/ˈklɑsə(n)maːtʃɑpɛi̯/
Stress
00010
Morphemes
klasse + maatschappij
The word 'klassenmaatschappij' is a compound noun syllabified into 'klas-sen-maat-schap-pei'. Stress falls on the fourth syllable ('-schap-'). It consists of the root 'klasse' (class) and the suffix 'maatschappij' (society). Syllabification follows Dutch rules of onset maximization and vowel-centric syllables.
Definitions
- 1
A society divided into different social classes.
Class society
“De klassenmaatschappij kent nog steeds grote ongelijkheid.”
“Hij bekritiseerde de klassenmaatschappij in zijn boek.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('-schap-'), following the general Dutch rule of penultimate stress.
Syllables
klas — Open syllable, containing a short vowel and a voiced consonant. Unstressed.. sen — Open syllable, containing a schwa and a voiced alveolar consonant. Unstressed.. maat — Open syllable, containing a long vowel and a voiceless consonant. Unstressed.. schap — Open syllable, containing a vowel and a voiceless consonant. Primary stressed syllable.. pei — Closed syllable, containing a diphthong. Unstressed.
Word Parts
Similar Words
Onset Maximization
Dutch prefers to include as many consonants as possible in the onset of a syllable.
Vowel-Centric Syllables
Each syllable generally contains one vowel sound.
Penultimate Stress
Primary stress typically falls on the penultimate syllable.
Compound Word Syllabification
Compound words are syllabified by applying the rules to each component and then combining them.
- The pronunciation of the schwa sound (ə) can be variable and may be reduced or elided in rapid speech.
- The (n) in the second syllable is often reduced or omitted.
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