maatshappeiformaties
Syllables
maa-tshap-pei-for-ma-ties
Pronunciation
/maːˈtʃɑpɛi̯.fɔrmaː.sis/
Stress
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Morphemes
maatschappij + formaties
The Dutch word 'maatschappijformaties' is divided into six syllables: maa-tshap-pei-for-ma-ties. It consists of the root 'maatschappij' (society) and the suffix 'formaties' (formations). The primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('for'). Syllabification follows vowel-based rules, maintaining diphthong integrity and handling consonant clusters appropriately.
Definitions
- 1
Social formations; the ways in which societies are structured and organized.
Social formations
“De studie onderzoekt de historische maatschappijformaties.”
“Verschillende maatschappijformaties hebben geleid tot uiteenlopende culturen.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('for'). The stress pattern is generally penultimate in Dutch.
Syllables
maa — Open syllable, containing a long vowel.. tshap — Closed syllable, containing a consonant cluster 'sch' and a short vowel.. pei — Open syllable, containing the diphthong 'ij'. for — Open syllable, containing a short vowel.. ma — Open syllable, containing a long vowel.. ties — Closed syllable, containing a short vowel and 's' sound.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Based Syllabification
Syllables are built around vowel sounds, with each vowel forming the nucleus.
Diphthong Integrity
Diphthongs (like 'ij') are never split across syllable boundaries.
Consonant Cluster Handling
Consonant clusters are generally assigned to the following vowel.
Penultimate Stress
Dutch generally stresses the penultimate syllable.
- The 'sch' cluster is treated as a single unit for syllabification.
- Vowel length influences perceived syllable weight but doesn't alter division.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation exist but don't significantly change syllable division.
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