mestverwerkingsbedrijf
Syllables
mest-ver-wer-kings-be-drijf
Pronunciation
/mɛst.vərˈʋɛr.kɪŋs.bəˈdrɛif/
Stress
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Morphemes
ver- + mest + werkings-
The word 'mestverwerkingsbedrijf' is a compound noun syllabified based on Dutch rules prioritizing open syllables and avoiding consonant cluster splits. Stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('drijf'). The word is composed of the root 'mest', the prefix 'ver-', and the morpheme 'werkings-' combined with the root 'bedrijf'.
Definitions
- 1
A company or enterprise that processes manure.
Manure processing company
“Het mestverwerkingsbedrijf investeert in nieuwe technologie.”
“De gemeente werkt samen met het mestverwerkingsbedrijf.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('drijf').
Syllables
mest — Open syllable, containing the root of the word. Unstressed.. ver — Open syllable, containing the prefix. Unstressed.. wer — Open syllable, part of the 'werkings' morpheme. Unstressed.. kings — Closed syllable, part of the 'werkings' morpheme. Unstressed.. be — Open syllable, part of the 'bedrijf' morpheme. Unstressed.. drijf — Closed syllable, containing the root 'bedrijf'. Stressed.
Word Parts
Similar Words
Avoid Breaking Consonant Clusters
Consonant clusters are kept together within a syllable unless absolutely necessary.
Open Syllable Preference
Dutch favors syllables ending in a vowel.
Penultimate Stress
Primary stress falls on the second-to-last syllable.
Compound Word Syllabification
Each morpheme within a compound word generally retains its original syllabification.
- The pronunciation of 'ver-' can be reduced to /ə/ in rapid speech.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may occur.
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