maatschappijstructuren
Syllables
maat-schap-pij-struc-tu-ren
Pronunciation
/maːˈsxɑpəi̯.stryk.tyrən/
Stress
000100
Morphemes
maatschappij, structuur + en
The word 'maatschappijstructuren' is a Dutch compound noun meaning 'social structures'. It is divided into six syllables: maat-schap-pij-struc-tu-ren, with primary stress on 'struc-'. The syllabification follows Dutch rules prioritizing open syllables and handling consonant clusters based on sonority. The word consists of two roots ('maatschappij' and 'structuur') and a plural suffix ('en').
Definitions
- 1
The fundamental organization of a society, including its institutions and relationships.
Social structures
“De maatschappijstructuren zijn in de loop der tijd veranderd.”
“Het onderzoek richt zich op de maatschappijstructuren in ontwikkelingslanden.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable 'struc-' (1), while all other syllables are unstressed (0). Dutch generally stresses the penultimate syllable.
Syllables
maat — Open syllable, containing a long vowel /aː/ and a voiced stop /t/.. schap — Closed syllable, containing the fricative /sx/ and a vowel /ɑ/.. pij — Open syllable, containing a vowel /ɛ/ and a glide /i̯/.. struc — Closed syllable, containing a consonant cluster /str/ and a vowel /y/.. tu — Open syllable, containing a consonant /t/ and a vowel /y/.. ren — Closed syllable, containing a rhotic consonant /r/ and a schwa /ə/.
Word Parts
Vowel-based division
Syllables are formed around vowel sounds, creating syllable nuclei.
Maximize open syllables
Dutch syllabification prioritizes open syllables (ending in a vowel) whenever possible.
Consonant cluster handling
Consonant clusters are split based on sonority, with more sonorous sounds forming the syllable coda.
Compound word syllabification
Each component of a compound word is syllabified independently before being combined.
- The 'sch' sound /sx/ is a common feature of Dutch phonology and is treated as a single unit for syllabification.
- The 'ij' diphthong /ɛi̯/ is treated as a single vowel sound for syllable division.
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