reddingmaatschappij
Syllables
red-ding-maat-schap-pij
Pronunciation
/ˈrɛdɪŋmaːˈsxɑpɛi̯/
Stress
01011
Morphemes
redding, maatschappij
The Dutch word 'reddingmaatschappij' is a compound noun divided into five syllables: red-ding-maat-schap-pij. The primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable. Syllabification follows vowel-centric rules, preserving diphthongs and avoiding single initial consonants. The word originates from Germanic and French roots, meaning 'rescue society'.
Definitions
- 1
An organization dedicated to rescuing people from dangerous situations, particularly at sea.
Rescue Society
“De Koninklijke Nederlandse Reddingmaatschappij heeft veel levens gered.”
“De reddingmaatschappij is afhankelijk van donaties.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('maat-schap-pij').
Syllables
red — Open syllable, containing a short vowel.. ding — Closed syllable, containing a short vowel and a nasal consonant.. maat — Open syllable, containing a long vowel.. schap — Closed syllable, containing a diphthong and a plosive consonant.. pij — Closed syllable, containing a diphthong.
Vowel-Centric Syllabification
Syllables are formed around vowel sounds.
Diphthong Preservation
Diphthongs are not split across syllable boundaries.
Consonant Cluster Resolution
Consonant clusters are generally maintained within a syllable.
Avoid Single Initial Consonants
Dutch avoids starting a syllable with a single consonant if possible.
- The 'sch' cluster is treated as a single unit.
- The final 'ij' is a diphthong and forms a single syllable.
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