netwerkmaatschappij
Syllables
net-werk-maat-schap-pij
Pronunciation
/ˈnɛtʋɛrkmaːtʃəpɛi̯/
Stress
10010
Morphemes
net + werk + maatschappij
The word 'netwerkmaatschappij' is a compound noun in Dutch, syllabified as net-werk-maat-schap-pij. It consists of a prefix 'net', a root 'werk', and a combined root/suffix 'maatschappij'. Stress falls on the first and third syllables. Syllabification follows vowel-centered rules, treating consonant clusters as single units where appropriate.
Definitions
- 1
A society characterized by extensive interconnectedness through networks, particularly digital networks.
Network society
“De netwerkmaatschappij heeft onze manier van communiceren veranderd.”
“In de netwerkmaatschappij is informatie snel toegankelijk.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the first syllable ('net') and the third syllable ('maat').
Syllables
net — Open syllable, initial syllable, stressed.. werk — Open syllable, contains a voiced velar fricative.. maat — Open syllable, stressed.. schap — Closed syllable, contains a consonant cluster.. pij — Closed syllable, contains a diphthong.
Word Parts
net
Derived from 'netten' (to network), Germanic origin, prefix indicating connection.
werk
Meaning 'work' or 'operation', Germanic origin, root.
maatschappij
Combination of 'maat' (measure, society) and '-schap' (state, condition) + '-ij' (nominalizing suffix), Middle Dutch/Old French origin, root and suffix.
Similar Words
Vowel-Centered Syllabification
Syllables are formed around vowel sounds, creating open or closed syllables.
Consonant Cluster Treatment
Consonant clusters are often maintained within a single syllable, especially if they are common in Dutch.
Penultimate Stress
Dutch generally stresses the penultimate syllable in words of this length.
- The 'sch' cluster is treated as a single phoneme and remains within the same syllable.
- The final '-ij' is a diphthong and forms its own syllable.
- Regional variations in pronunciation might affect the exact realization of vowels, but the syllabification remains consistent.
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