matigheidsgenootschap
Syllables
ma-tig-heids-ge-noots-chap
Pronunciation
/maˈtɪɣɦɛitsɣəˈnoːtsʃɑp/
Stress
010010
Morphemes
matig + heid + genootschap
The word 'matigheidsgenootschap' is a Dutch compound noun meaning 'temperance society'. It is syllabified into six syllables: ma-tig-heids-ge-noots-chap, with primary stress on the penultimate syllable. The syllabification follows vowel-based rules and considers the compound structure of the word.
Definitions
- 1
An association or society dedicated to promoting temperance or moderation, especially regarding alcohol consumption.
Temperance society
“Het matigheidsgenootschap organiseerde een bijeenkomst.”
“In de 19e eeuw waren er veel matigheidsgenootschappen actief.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('noots'). The stress pattern is typical for Dutch compound nouns.
Syllables
ma — Open syllable, simple vowel-consonant structure.. tig — Closed syllable, consonant cluster at the end.. heids — Closed syllable, vowel followed by a consonant cluster.. ge — Open syllable, simple vowel-consonant structure.. noots — Closed syllable, long vowel followed by a consonant cluster.. chap — Closed syllable, consonant cluster at the end of the word.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Based Syllabification
Dutch syllables generally end in a vowel sound. Consonant clusters are maintained within a syllable as long as they are pronounceable.
Compound Word Syllabification
Compound words are syllabified based on the individual morphemes and their pronunciation.
- The /ɣ/ sound can be reduced in rapid speech, but this doesn't alter the core syllabification.
- Dutch allows for some flexibility in syllabification, particularly with consonant clusters, but the breakdown provided is the most common and accepted.
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