streekvervoerbedrijf
Syllables
streek-ver-voer-be-drijf
Pronunciation
/ˈstree̯k.fərˌvoːr.bəˈdrɛif/
Stress
01001
Morphemes
ver + streek, voer, bedrijf
The word 'streekvervoerbedrijf' is a compound noun syllabified according to Dutch rules prioritizing onset maximization and vowel nuclei. Stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('-drijf'). The word is composed of roots denoting region, transport, and company, with a prefix indicating transportation. Syllable division is consistent with similar Dutch compound words.
Definitions
- 1
A company or organization responsible for providing public transport services within a specific region.
Regional Public Transport Company
“Het streekvervoerbedrijf heeft de dienstregeling aangepast.”
“De directie van het streekvervoerbedrijf besprak de nieuwe plannen.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the final syllable '-drijf' (penultimate syllable rule). The 'streek' syllable also carries some stress due to its position as the first element of the compound.
Syllables
streek — Open syllable, initial consonant cluster 'str', stressed.. ver — Open syllable, reduced vowel.. voer — Open syllable, long vowel.. be — Open syllable, reduced vowel.. drijf — Closed syllable, primary stress.
Word Parts
Similar Words
Onset Maximization
Dutch prefers to include as many consonants as possible in the onset of a syllable (e.g., 'str-', 'vr-').
Vowel Nucleus
Each syllable must have a vowel nucleus.
Penultimate Stress
Primary stress generally falls on the penultimate syllable.
Compound Word Syllabification
Compound words are syllabified as if they were separate words joined together.
- The 'streek' portion could potentially be divided as 'stre-ek' but 'streek' is the standard syllabification.
- Vowel reduction in unstressed syllables is common but doesn't affect syllable division.
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