risicomaatschappij
Syllables
ri-si-co-maat-schap-pij
Pronunciation
/riˈsiko.maːt.ʃa.pɛi/
Stress
000100
Morphemes
risico + maatschapp + ij
The word 'risicomaatschappij' is a Dutch compound noun divided into six syllables (ri-si-co-maat-schap-pij) with stress on 'maat'. Syllabification follows Dutch rules prioritizing open syllables and maintaining consonant clusters. It consists of the morphemes 'risico' (risk), 'maatschapp' (society), and the nominalizing suffix '-ij'.
Definitions
- 1
A society characterized by a heightened awareness and preoccupation with risks, both real and perceived.
Risk society
“De risicomaatschappij vereist een kritische houding ten opzichte van nieuwe technologieën.”
“In de risicomaatschappij is er een constante angst voor onvoorziene gebeurtenissen.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable 'maat'.
Syllables
ri — Open syllable, initial syllable.. si — Open syllable.. co — Open syllable.. maat — Closed syllable, stressed syllable.. schap — Closed syllable.. pij — Syllable containing a diphthong.
Word Parts
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Open Syllable Preference
Dutch syllabification prioritizes creating open syllables (ending in a vowel) whenever possible.
Consonant Cluster Maintenance
Consonant clusters are generally maintained within a syllable unless breaking them results in a more natural syllable structure.
Diphthong Syllable Formation
Diphthongs typically form a single syllable unit.
- The 'sch' cluster is treated as a single unit.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may exist but do not alter the syllabification.
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