staatsmaatschappijen
Syllables
sta-ats-maat-schappij-en
Pronunciation
/ˈstaːts.maːt.ʃɑp.ɛi̯.ən/
Stress
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Morphemes
staats + maatschappij + en
The word 'staatsmaatschappijen' is divided into five syllables based on vowel nuclei and consonant clusters. The primary stress falls on 'maat'. It's a compound noun consisting of the prefix 'staats-', the root 'maatschappij', and the plural suffix '-en'. Syllabification follows standard Dutch rules, treating digraphs and diphthongs as single units.
Definitions
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Organizations or companies owned or controlled by the state.
State societies, public corporations
“De staatsmaatschappijen spelen een belangrijke rol in de economie.”
“Er is discussie over de privatisering van de staatsmaatschappijen.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the antepenultimate syllable ('maat').
Syllables
sta — Open syllable, vowel nucleus 'a'. ats — Closed syllable, consonant cluster 'ts'. maat — Closed syllable, vowel nucleus 'aa'. schap — Closed syllable, digraph 'sch' as onset. pij — Closed syllable, diphthong 'ij' as nucleus. en — Open syllable, final vowel
Word Parts
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Vowel Nucleus Rule
Syllables are formed around vowel nuclei. Consonants following a vowel typically form a new syllable.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters following a vowel are generally grouped within the same syllable.
Digraph Rule
Digraphs like 'sch' are treated as single onset units.
- The 'ts' and 'sch' clusters are treated as single units in syllable formation.
- Diphthongs like 'ij' form a single syllable nucleus.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation do not affect syllable division.
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