stoomvaartmaatschappij
Syllables
stoom-vaart-maat-schap-pij
Pronunciation
/ˈstoom.vaart.maːt.ʃap.ɛi̯/
Stress
00100
Morphemes
stoom + vaart + maatschappij
The word 'stoomvaartmaatschappij' is a compound noun divided into five syllables: stoom-vaart-maat-schap-pij. Stress falls on 'maat'. Syllabification follows Dutch rules of onset maximization and vowel-consonant patterns. The word's morphemes indicate a steam-powered shipping company.
Definitions
- 1
A company that operates steamships.
Steamship company
“De stoomvaartmaatschappij had een vloot van twintig schepen.”
syn:rederij
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('maat').
Syllables
stoom — Open syllable, initial consonant cluster.. vaart — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. maat — Open syllable, long vowel.. schap — Closed syllable, consonant cluster at the end.. pij — Closed syllable, diphthong followed by consonant.
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Dutch syllabification favors maintaining consonant clusters at the beginning of syllables.
Vowel-Consonant Rule
A vowel followed by one or more consonants typically forms a syllable.
Diphthong Rule
Diphthongs are treated as a single vowel sound within a syllable.
- The length of the word and the presence of the 'ij' diphthong require careful consideration. Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may exist, but do not significantly alter syllabification.
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