spoorwegmaatschappijen
Syllables
spoor-weg-maat-schap-pij-en
Pronunciation
/ˈspoːrʋɛɣmaːtʃɑpiˌɛn/
Stress
010010
Morphemes
spoorwegmaatschappij + -en
The word 'spoorwegmaatschappijen' is a complex Dutch noun formed by compounding several morphemes. Syllabification follows vowel peak rules and avoids splitting consonant clusters. The primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable. The word refers to railway companies and is a common term in Dutch.
Definitions
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Companies that operate railways.
Railway companies
“De spoorwegmaatschappijen investeren in nieuwe treinen.”
“De spoorwegmaatschappijen werken samen om de dienstregeling te verbeteren.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('maat'). The stress pattern is typical for Dutch compound nouns.
Syllables
spoor — Open syllable, containing a long vowel and a final consonant.. weg — Open syllable, containing a short vowel and a final consonant.. maat — Open syllable, containing a long vowel and a final consonant.. schap — Closed syllable, containing a short vowel and a final consonant cluster.. pij — Open syllable, containing a short vowel and a final consonant.. en — Open syllable, containing a short vowel and a final consonant.
Word Parts
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Vowel Peak Rule
Each syllable contains a vowel sound, forming the nucleus of the syllable.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are maintained within syllables unless they can be naturally separated based on pronunciation.
Avoid Diphthong Splitting
Diphthongs are not divided across syllable boundaries.
- The 'sch' cluster is treated as a single unit.
- The final '-ijen' suffix is a relatively uncommon plural marker.
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