lijndienstmaatschappijen
Syllables
lijn-dienst-maat-schap-pij-en
Pronunciation
/lɛinˈdɪnst.maː.tʃɑp.ˌɛi̯ən/
Stress
010010
Morphemes
lijn, dienst, maatschappij + -en
The Dutch word 'lijndienstmaatschappijen' is a compound noun meaning 'shipping companies'. It is divided into six syllables: lijn-dienst-maat-schap-pij-en, with primary stress on 'maat'. The syllabification follows Dutch rules prioritizing vowel sounds and avoiding splitting diphthongs. It consists of roots 'lijn', 'dienst', and 'maatschappij' with the plural suffix '-en'.
Definitions
- 1
Companies that provide scheduled transport services, especially shipping lines.
Shipping companies
“De lijndienstmaatschappijen hebben te kampen met stijgende brandstofprijzen.”
“Verschillende lijndienstmaatschappijen bieden diensten aan in de haven van Rotterdam.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable 'maat'. The stress pattern is typical for Dutch compound nouns.
Syllables
lijn — Open syllable, containing a short vowel.. dienst — Open syllable, containing a short vowel.. maat — Open syllable, containing a long vowel.. schap — Closed syllable, containing a short vowel.. pij — Open syllable, containing a diphthong.. en — Open syllable, containing a schwa.
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Consonants are assigned to the following vowel whenever possible, creating maximal onsets.
Vowel-Centric
Syllables are built around vowel sounds, with each syllable typically containing one vowel.
Avoid Diphthong Splitting
Diphthongs are kept within a single syllable to maintain their phonetic integrity.
- The word is a compound noun, requiring consideration of individual morphemes.
- Dutch syllabification can be complex with consonant clusters, requiring careful application of onset maximization.
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