levensverzekeringsmaatschappij
Syllables
le-vens-ver-ze-ke-rings-ma-at-schap-pij
Pronunciation
/ˈleːvə(n)s.vər.zeː.kə.rɪŋs.maː.tʃa.pɛi̯/
Stress
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Morphemes
ver- + leven + -s, -ings, -maatschappij
The word 'levensverzekeringsmaatschappij' is a complex Dutch noun divided into nine syllables based on open syllable preference and affix integrity. The primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('-zeke-'). It comprises Germanic roots and affixes, denoting a 'life insurance company'.
Definitions
- 1
A company that provides life insurance.
Life insurance company
“De levensverzekeringsmaatschappij biedt verschillende polissen aan.”
“The life insurance company offers various policies.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('-zeke-'). Secondary stress is less pronounced but present on 'le' and 'schap'.
Syllables
le-vens — Open syllable, stressed. 'le' is a closed syllable, 'vens' is open.. ver-ze-ke-rings — Multiple syllables. 'ver' is open, 'ze' is open, 'ke' is open, 'rings' is closed.. ma-at-schap-pij — Multiple syllables. 'ma' is open, 'at' is open, 'schap' is open, 'pij' is closed.
Word Parts
Open Syllable Preference
Dutch syllabification prioritizes creating open syllables (ending in a vowel) whenever possible.
Consonant Cluster Resolution
Consonant clusters are broken up to maximize the number of open syllables, but keeping digraphs like 'ij' intact.
Affix Integrity
Prefixes and suffixes are generally kept together within a single syllable.
- The digraph 'ij' is treated as a single unit for syllabification.
- Compound words in Dutch often exhibit secondary stress patterns.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may exist but do not affect syllable division.
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