levensmiddelenbedrijf
Syllables
le-vens-mid-de-len-be-drijf
Pronunciation
/ˈleːvənsˌmɪdələ(n)bəˈdrɛif/
Stress
010010
Morphemes
be- + levens-middelen-drijf + -bedrijf
The word 'levensmiddelenbedrijf' is a compound noun in Dutch, divided into six syllables: le-vens-mid-de-len-be-drijf. The primary stress falls on 'be-drijf'. It is composed of roots meaning 'life', 'food', and 'operate', combined with the prefix 'be-' and the suffix '-bedrijf'. Syllabification follows Dutch rules prioritizing vowel sounds and maximizing onsets.
Definitions
- 1
The industry dealing with food products.
Food industry
“Hij werkt in de levensmiddelenbedrijf.”
“De levensmiddelenbedrijf is belangrijk voor de economie.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable 'be-drijf'. The first syllable 'le-' also receives some prominence due to being the beginning of the word.
Syllables
le-vens — Open syllable, stressed. Contains a long vowel /eː/.. mid-de-len — Open syllables. The final 'n' can be elided. Contains a schwa /ə/.. be-drijf — Open syllable, primary stress. Contains a diphthong /ɛi/.
Word Parts
Onset Maximization
Dutch prefers to include as many consonants as possible in the syllable onset.
Vowel-Centric
Syllables are built around vowel sounds, and each syllable must contain a vowel.
Avoid Breaking Diphthongs
Diphthongs are kept within a single syllable.
Compound Word Syllabification
Compound words are syllabified as if they were separate words joined together.
- The 'n' in 'middelen' can be pronounced or elided, affecting syllable count.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may exist.
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