spoorwegmaatschappij
Syllables
spoor-weg-maat-schap-pij
Pronunciation
/ˈspoːrʋɛɣmaːtʃaˌpɛi/
Stress
01001
Morphemes
spoorwegmaatschapp + ij
The word 'spoorwegmaatschappij' is a compound noun syllabified based on Dutch rules favoring open syllables and resolving consonant clusters. Stress falls on the third syllable ('maat'). The word consists of roots denoting 'railway' and 'company' with a noun-forming suffix.
Definitions
- 1
railway company
Railway company
“De spoorwegmaatschappij heeft nieuwe treinen besteld.”
syn:treinbedrijf
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('maat'). Dutch generally stresses the penultimate syllable.
Syllables
spoor — Open syllable, containing a long vowel and a consonant cluster.. weg — Open syllable, containing a short vowel and a consonant.. maat — Open syllable, stressed, containing a long vowel and a consonant.. schap — Open syllable, containing a long vowel and a consonant cluster.. pij — Open syllable, containing a diphthong.
Similar Words
Open Syllable Preference
Dutch favors syllables ending in vowels.
Consonant Cluster Resolution
Consonant clusters are broken up to create permissible syllable structures.
Compound Word Syllabification
Compound words are syllabified based on the individual morphemes.
- The 'ij' digraph is treated as a single vowel sound.
- Vowel length is crucial for pronunciation.
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