pensioenmaatschappeij
Syllables
pen-si-oen-maat-schap-peij
Pronunciation
/pɛnˈsioːnmaːt͡sχapɛi̯/
Stress
000010
Morphemes
pensioen, maatschappij
The word 'pensioenmaatschappij' is a Dutch compound noun syllabified based on vowel sounds and morphemic boundaries. Stress falls on the penultimate syllable of the second component ('maatschappij'). The word is composed of two roots: 'pensioen' and 'maatschappij', both originating from older languages (Latin and Old French respectively).
Definitions
- 1
A company that provides pension funds and manages retirement savings.
Pension company
“De pensioenmaatschappij heeft mijn uitkering berekend.”
“Hij werkt bij een grote pensioenmaatschappij.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable of the second component ('maatschappij'), specifically on 'schap'.
Syllables
pen — Open syllable, containing a short vowel.. si — Open syllable, containing a long vowel.. oen — Open syllable, containing a long vowel.. maat — Open syllable, containing a long vowel.. schap — Closed syllable, containing a short vowel and stressed.. peij — Open syllable, containing a diphthong.
Vowel-Based Syllabification
Each vowel sound generally forms the nucleus of a syllable.
Consonant Cluster Handling
Consonant clusters are often maintained within a syllable, especially if they are common in Dutch.
Compound Word Syllabification
Compound words are syllabified based on the individual morphemes they comprise.
Stress Rule
Stress typically falls on the penultimate syllable of the second component in compound nouns.
- The 'sch' cluster is treated as a single unit.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may exist but do not alter syllabification.
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