metaalbewerkingsbedrijf
Syllables
me-taal-be-wer-kings-be-drijf
Pronunciation
/mɪˈtaːl bəˈʋɛr.kɪŋs.bəˈdrɛif/
Stress
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Morphemes
metaal, bewerk, bedrijf + -kings
The word 'metaalbewerkingsbedrijf' is a Dutch compound noun meaning 'metalworking company'. It is syllabified based on maximizing onsets and adhering to the penultimate stress rule. The word consists of multiple morphemes derived from Latin, Dutch, and Middle Dutch origins. Syllable division is consistent with other Dutch compound nouns.
Definitions
- 1
A company or enterprise that processes metal.
Metalworking company
“Het metaalbewerkingsbedrijf is gespecialiseerd in staalconstructies.”
“De order is geplaatst bij een lokaal metaalbewerkingsbedrijf.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('wer' and 'drijf' are both stressed, but 'drijf' receives slightly more emphasis due to being the final syllable).
Syllables
me — Open syllable, unstressed.. taal — Open syllable, unstressed.. be — Open syllable, unstressed.. wer — Open syllable, stressed.. kings — Closed syllable, unstressed.. be — Open syllable, unstressed.. drijf — Closed syllable, stressed.
Word Parts
Onset Maximization
Dutch prefers to include as many consonants as possible in the onset of a syllable.
Vowel-Centric Syllables
Each syllable must contain a vowel sound.
Compound Word Syllabification
Compound words are syllabified as if they were separate words joined together.
Penultimate Stress
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable.
- The 'ij' digraph represents a diphthong /ɛi/. The consonant clusters (e.g., 'str' in 'bedrijf') require careful consideration when applying onset maximization.
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