scheepsbouwmaatschappij
Syllables
scheeps-bouw-maat-schap-pij
Pronunciation
/ˈsxeːpsbɑu̯məˈtʃɑpɛi̯/
Stress
00101
Morphemes
scheeps + bouw + maatschappij
The word 'scheepsbouwmaatschappij' is a Dutch compound noun divided into five syllables: scheeps-bouw-maat-schap-pij. Stress falls on the penultimate syllable. The word is morphologically complex, combining elements related to ships, building, and company structure. Syllabification follows vowel-based rules, preserving consonant clusters and diphthongs.
Definitions
- 1
A company or organization involved in the design and construction of ships.
Shipbuilding company
“De scheepsbouwmaatschappij heeft een nieuw schip besteld.”
“De scheepsbouwmaatschappij is failliet gegaan.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('maat-schap-pij').
Syllables
scheeps — Open syllable, initial consonant cluster 'sch' treated as a single onset.. bouw — Open syllable, straightforward vowel-consonant structure.. maat — Open syllable, long vowel 'aa' followed by a consonant.. schap — Closed syllable, vowel followed by a consonant cluster.. pij — Open syllable, diphthong 'ij' maintained as a single unit.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Based Division
Syllable division occurs before a vowel sound.
Consonant Cluster Handling
Consonant clusters are generally maintained within a syllable unless they are easily separable.
Diphthong Preservation
Diphthongs are kept together as a single unit within a syllable.
- The 'sch' cluster is treated as a single onset. Schwa reduction can vary regionally.
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