reddingsmaatschapeij
Syllables
red-dings-maat-schap-eij
Pronunciation
/ˈrɛdɪŋs.maː.ʃɑp.ɛi̯/
Stress
01000
Morphemes
redding, maatschappij
The word 'reddingsmaatschappij' is a compound noun divided into five syllables: red-dings-maat-schap-eij. The primary stress falls on 'schap'. Syllabification follows Dutch rules of maximizing onsets and dividing between vowels and consonants. The word originates from Germanic and Latin roots, meaning 'rescue society'.
Definitions
- 1
A rescue society or organization.
Rescue society
“De Koninklijke Nederlandse Reddingsmaatschappij redt jaarlijks honderden levens.”
“De reddingsmaatschappij heeft een belangrijke rol gespeeld bij de overstromingen.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('schap').
Syllables
red — Open syllable, initial consonant.. dings — Closed syllable, consonant cluster 'ng'.. maat — Open syllable, long vowel.. schap — Closed syllable, stressed syllable.. eij — Open syllable, diphthong.
Maximize Onsets
Consonant clusters are generally kept together at the beginning of a syllable.
Vowel-Consonant Division
Syllables are often divided between vowels and consonants.
Penultimate Stress
Stress typically falls on the penultimate syllable in Dutch words.
- The 'ng' consonant cluster in 'dings' could be analyzed differently, but the presented division is standard.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may exist but do not affect syllabification.
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