petroleummaatschappeijen
Syllables
pe-tro-le-um-maat-schap-pei-jen
Pronunciation
/pɛtroˈlɛum.maːt.ʃa.pɛi̯.jə(n)/
Stress
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Morphemes
petroleum, maatschappij + -en
The Dutch word 'petroleummaatschappijen' is a compound noun divided into eight syllables based on vowel sounds, with primary stress on 'maat'. It consists of the roots 'petroleum' and 'maatschappij' with the plural suffix '-en'. Syllabification follows standard Dutch rules prioritizing vowel sounds and diphthong integrity.
Definitions
- 1
Petroleum companies; organizations involved in the extraction, refining, and distribution of petroleum.
Petroleum companies
“De petroleummaatschappijen investeren in nieuwe technologieën.”
“De winsten van de petroleummaatschappijen zijn gestegen.”
syn:oliebedrijven
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('maat'), following the typical Dutch stress pattern.
Syllables
pe — Open syllable, initial syllable.. tro — Open syllable.. le — Open syllable.. um — Closed syllable.. maat — Open syllable, stressed syllable.. schap — Closed syllable.. pei — Open syllable, containing a diphthong.. jen — Closed syllable, final syllable.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Centered Syllabification
Each syllable contains a vowel sound.
Diphthong Integrity
Diphthongs are not split across syllable boundaries.
Penultimate Stress
Primary stress falls on the second to last syllable.
- The word's length and compound structure require careful application of syllabification rules.
- Regional variations in pronunciation may exist, but do not significantly alter the syllabic structure.
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