prestatiemaatschappeij
Syllables
pres-ta-tie-maat-schap-peij
Pronunciation
/prɛˈstaːti.maː.ʃɑp.ɛi̯/
Stress
001001
Morphemes
pre- + statie- + -maatschappij
The word 'prestatiemaatschappij' is a Dutch compound noun with six syllables, divided based on vowel sounds and onset maximization. Stress falls on the antepenultimate syllable. It's composed of a Latin prefix, a Dutch root, and a Dutch suffix denoting 'society'. Syllabification follows standard Dutch rules, prioritizing vowel-centered syllables and avoiding diphthong splitting.
Definitions
- 1
A society that places a strong emphasis on performance, achievement, and competition.
Performance society
“De prestatiemaatschappij legt veel druk op jongeren.”
“In de prestatiemaatschappij is het belangrijk om je te onderscheiden.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the antepenultimate syllable ('maat').
Syllables
pres — Open syllable, onset consonant cluster 'pr', vowel 'ɛ'.. ta — Open syllable, long vowel 'aː'.. tie — Open syllable, vowel 'i'.. maat — Open syllable, long vowel 'aː', onset consonant 'm'.. schap — Open syllable, onset consonant cluster 'ʃ', vowel 'ɑ'.. peij — Closed syllable, diphthong 'ɛi̯'.
Word Parts
Vowel-Centered Syllabification
Each syllable contains a vowel sound.
Onset Maximization
Consonant clusters are assigned to the onset of the following syllable.
Avoidance of Diphthong Splitting
Diphthongs are kept intact within a single syllable.
Compound Word Syllabification
Syllables are divided within each component of the compound word.
- Dutch allows for some flexibility in syllable division with consonant clusters.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may exist but do not affect syllable division.
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