metaalbewerkingsbedrijf
Syllables
me-taal-be-wer-kings-be-drijf
Pronunciation
/mɪˈtaːl bəˈʋɛrkɪŋs bəˈdrɛif/
Stress
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Morphemes
be- + metaal + bewerkingsbedrijf
The word 'metaalbewerkingsbedrijf' is a Dutch compound noun divided into seven syllables: me-taal-be-wer-kings-be-drijf. The primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable. It consists of the root 'metaal' (metal), the prefix 'be-', and a combination of 'werking' (process) and 'bedrijf' (company). Syllabification follows vowel-based division and handles consonant clusters according to Dutch phonological rules.
Definitions
- 1
A company or enterprise that processes metal.
Metalworking company
“Het metaalbewerkingsbedrijf is gespecialiseerd in staalconstructies.”
“We hebben een offerte aangevraagd bij een metaalbewerkingsbedrijf.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('kings'). The stress pattern is typical for Dutch compound nouns.
Syllables
me — Open syllable, containing a short vowel.. taal — Open syllable, containing a long vowel.. be — Open syllable, containing a schwa.. wer — Open syllable, containing a short vowel.. kings — Closed syllable, containing a short vowel and a final consonant cluster.. be — Open syllable, containing a schwa.. drijf — Closed syllable, containing a short vowel and a final consonant cluster.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Based Division
Syllables are generally formed around vowel sounds.
Consonant Cluster Handling
Consonant clusters are often maintained within a syllable, unless a vowel intervenes.
Prefix/Suffix Separation
Prefixes and suffixes are typically separated into distinct syllables.
- The 'sch' cluster is a potential point of variation, but it's generally treated as a single unit in syllabification.
- Regional variations in pronunciation might affect the precise phonetic realization of vowels, but not the core syllable structure.
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