middenstandsorganisatie
Syllables
mid-den-stand-sor-ga-ni-sa-tie
Pronunciation
/ˈmɪdə(n)ˌstɑn(t)sɔrɣaniˈzaːtsi/
Stress
00001001
Morphemes
middenstand + organisatie
The word *middenstandsorganisatie* is a compound noun with eight syllables, divided based on vowel sounds and consonant clusters. The primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable. It consists of the root *middenstand* (small business sector) and the suffix *organisatie* (organization).
Definitions
- 1
An organization representing the interests of small and medium-sized enterprises.
Small business organization
“De middenstandsorganisatie pleit voor lagere belastingen.”
“Middenstandsorganisaties spelen een belangrijke rol in de economie.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('-tie').
Syllables
mid — Open syllable, initial syllable.. den — Open syllable, vowel reduction possible.. stand — Closed syllable, consonant cluster.. sor — Open syllable, linking element.. ga — Open syllable, part of the suffix.. ni — Open syllable, part of the suffix.. sa — Open syllable, part of the suffix.. tie — Closed syllable, stressed syllable.
Word Parts
Similar Words
Vowel-Based Division
Syllables are formed around vowel sounds.
Consonant Cluster Preservation
Consonant clusters are kept together unless easily separable.
Penultimate Stress
Primary stress falls on the second-to-last syllable.
- Possible schwa reduction in unstressed syllables.
- Elision of /n/ in *middenstand* in rapid speech.
- The linking element '-or-' requires careful consideration.
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