mestverwerkingsbedrijf
Syllables
mest-ver-wer-kings-be-drijf
Pronunciation
/mɛst.vərˈʋɛr.kɪŋs.bəˈdrɛif/
Stress
001101
Morphemes
ver- + mest + werkings-
The word 'mestverwerkingsbedrijf' is a Dutch compound noun meaning 'manure processing company'. It is divided into six syllables: mest-ver-wer-kings-be-drijf, with primary stress on '-werkings-' and '-drijf'. The syllabification follows Dutch rules prioritizing open syllables and maintaining morpheme integrity. It is composed of the root 'mest', the prefix 'ver-', and the suffix 'werkings-' combined with the root 'bedrijf'.
Definitions
- 1
A company that processes manure.
Manure processing company
“Het mestverwerkingsbedrijf investeert in nieuwe technologie.”
“De gemeente heeft een mestverwerkingsbedrijf opgericht.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('-werkings-') and the final syllable ('-drijf').
Syllables
mest — Open syllable, containing a short vowel. Unstressed.. ver — Open syllable, containing a schwa. Unstressed.. wer — Open syllable, containing a short vowel. Part of the stressed syllable.. kings — Closed syllable, containing a short vowel. Stressed syllable.. be — Open syllable, containing a schwa. Unstressed.. drijf — Closed syllable, containing a short vowel. Stressed syllable.
Word Parts
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Maximize Open Syllables
Dutch favors syllables ending in vowels. Syllable division attempts to create as many open syllables as possible.
Consonant Cluster Handling
Consonant clusters are generally maintained within a syllable unless they are exceptionally long or difficult to pronounce.
Penultimate Stress
Dutch generally places primary stress on the penultimate syllable.
- The compound nature of the word requires careful consideration of morpheme boundaries.
- Regional variations in pronunciation might lead to slight differences in syllabification, but the proposed division is standard.
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