lijndienstmaatschappij
Syllables
lijn-dienst-maat-schap-pij
Pronunciation
/lɛinˈdɪnstmaːtʃaˌpɛi̯/
Stress
10001
Morphemes
lijn + dienst + maatschappij
The Dutch word 'lijndienstmaatschappij' is a compound noun divided into five syllables: lijn-dienst-maat-schap-pij. Primary stress falls on 'lijn'. The 'ij' digraph is treated as a single vowel unit. Syllabification follows vowel-based rules and considers the compound word structure.
Definitions
- 1
A company that provides regular transport services on a fixed route.
Line service company
“De lijndienstmaatschappij heeft haar vloot uitgebreid.”
“De lijndienstmaatschappij biedt dagelijkse verbindingen.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the first syllable ('lijn') due to the compound word stress rule. Secondary stress on 'schap'
Syllables
lijn — Open syllable, containing the diphthong 'ij'. dienst — Closed syllable, primary stress. maat — Open syllable. schap — Closed syllable, secondary stress. pij — Open syllable, containing the diphthong 'ij'
Word Parts
Similar Words
Vowel-Based Syllabification
Syllables are formed around vowel sounds, avoiding splitting diphthongs.
Consonant Clustering
Consonants following a vowel belong to the same syllable.
Compound Word Stress
Stress typically falls on the first element of a compound word.
- The 'ij' digraph pronunciation can vary regionally, but it's treated as a single vowel unit for syllabification.
- Compound word stress overrides the general penultimate stress rule.
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