staatstelecombedrijf
Syllables
staat-ste-le-com-be-drijf
Pronunciation
/ˈstaːtstələˌkɔmbəˈdrɛif/
Stress
010101
Morphemes
staat + telecom + bedrijf
The word 'staatstelecombedrijf' is a compound noun divided into six syllables: staat-ste-le-com-be-drijf. The primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('com'). It consists of the prefix 'staat', the root 'telecom', and the suffix 'bedrijf'. Syllabification follows Dutch rules favoring open syllables and avoiding consonant cluster separation.
Definitions
- 1
A telecommunications company owned by the state.
State telecom company
“Het staatstelecombedrijf investeert in nieuwe technologie.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('com').
Syllables
staat — Open syllable, stressed.. ste — Open syllable, unstressed.. le — Open syllable, unstressed.. com — Closed syllable, primary stress.. be — Open syllable, unstressed.. drijf — Closed syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
Open Syllable Preference
Dutch favors syllables ending in vowels.
Consonant Cluster Avoidance
Consonant clusters are kept together unless easily separable.
Penultimate Stress
Primary stress falls on the second-to-last syllable.
- The division of 'staatstelecombedrijf' is relatively straightforward given the common Dutch preference for open syllables and avoiding breaking up consonant clusters.
- Regional variations in pronunciation might lead to slight differences in syllable division, but the presented division is the most standard.
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