stoombootmaatschappij
Syllables
stoom-boot-maat-schap-pij
Pronunciation
/ˈstoomˌboːtmaːtʃaˈpɛi/
Stress
01011
Morphemes
stoombootmaatschappij
The word 'stoombootmaatschappij' is a compound noun in Dutch, divided into five syllables: stoom-boot-maat-schap-pij. Stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('-schap-'). Syllabification follows Dutch rules prioritizing open syllables and avoiding single initial consonants.
Definitions
- 1
A company that owns or operates steamships.
Steamship company
“De stoombootmaatschappij vervoerde passagiers en goederen.”
“De historische stoombootmaatschappij organiseert rondvaarten.”
syn:rederij
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('-schap-').
Syllables
stoom — Open syllable, containing a diphthong.. boot — Open syllable, containing a long vowel.. maat — Open syllable, containing a long vowel.. schap — Closed syllable, stressed syllable.. pij — Closed syllable, containing a diphthong.
Open Syllable Preference
Dutch favors creating open syllables (CV) whenever possible.
Vowel Cluster Integrity
Diphthongs and vowel clusters are generally kept together within a single syllable.
Penultimate Stress
Dutch generally stresses the penultimate syllable in words of this length.
Avoid Single Initial Consonants
Dutch avoids starting a syllable with a single consonant if it can be avoided.
- The compound nature of the word requires consideration of morphemic boundaries, but syllabification is based on phonological structure.
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