telecommaschappij
Syllables
te-le-com-ma-schap-pij
Pronunciation
/ˌteːləkɔmaːˈtʃɑpɛi̯/
Stress
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Morphemes
tele- + comm- + -maatschappij
The word 'telecommaatschappij' is divided into six syllables: te-le-com-ma-schap-pij. Stress falls on the penultimate syllable. The word is a compound noun formed from Greek and Latin roots, with a Middle Dutch suffix. Syllabification follows vowel-based division rules, avoiding stranded consonants and maintaining consonant clusters.
Definitions
- 1
A company that provides telecommunication services.
Telecommunications company
“De telecommaatschappij heeft de internetverbinding verbeterd.”
“Hij werkt bij een grote telecommaatschappij.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable 'schap'.
Syllables
te — Open syllable, onset 't', nucleus 'ə'.. le — Open syllable, onset 'l', nucleus 'ə'.. com — Closed syllable, onset 'k', nucleus 'ɔ', coda 'm'.. ma — Open syllable, onset 'm', nucleus 'aː'.. schap — Closed syllable, onset 'ʃ', nucleus 'ɑ', coda 'p'.. pij — Open syllable, onset 'p', nucleus 'ɛi̯'.
Word Parts
Vowel-Based Division
Syllables are formed around vowel sounds.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are generally kept together within a syllable.
Avoid Single-Consonant Onsets
Dutch avoids starting a syllable with a single consonant if possible.
- The 'sch' cluster is treated as a single unit.
- The diphthong 'aa' in 'maatschappij' is treated as a single vowel sound.
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