pensioenmaatschappij
Syllables
pen-si-oen-maat-schap-pij
Pronunciation
/pɛnˈsiːɔnmaːtʃaˈpɛi/
Stress
100001
Morphemes
pensioen, maatschappij
The word 'pensioenmaatschappij' is a Dutch compound noun. Syllabification follows the principle of maximizing open syllables, with stress on the first and last syllables. It consists of two roots: 'pensioen' (pension) and 'maatschappij' (company). The 'ij' digraph is treated as a single unit within the final syllable.
Definitions
- 1
A company that provides pension funds and manages retirement savings.
Pension company
“De pensioenmaatschappij heeft de uitkeringen verhoogd.”
“Hij werkt al jaren bij een pensioenmaatschappij.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the first syllable ('pen-') and the last syllable ('pij'). Dutch generally stresses the penultimate syllable, but compound words can have multiple stresses.
Syllables
pen — Open syllable, stressed.. si — Open syllable, unstressed.. oen — Open syllable, unstressed.. maat — Open syllable, unstressed.. schap — Closed syllable, unstressed.. pij — Closed syllable, stressed.
Similar Words
Open Syllable Preference
Dutch favors syllables ending in vowels. Syllable divisions are made to maximize open syllables.
Consonant Cluster Resolution
Consonant clusters are split to create open syllables where possible.
Diphthong Integrity
Diphthongs like 'ij' are treated as single units within a syllable.
- The compound nature of the word does not introduce exceptions to standard syllabification rules.
- The 'ij' digraph is a standard feature of Dutch orthography and pronunciation.
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