telefoonmaatschappij
Syllables
te-le-foon-maat-schap-pij
Pronunciation
/tɛləˈfoːnmaːtʃɑpɛi̯/
Stress
001001
Morphemes
tele + foon + maatschappij
The word 'telefoonmaatschappij' is a Dutch compound noun divided into six syllables: te-le-foon-maat-schap-pij. Stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('maat'). Syllabification follows vowel-centric rules, avoiding stranded consonants and maintaining diphthong integrity. The word consists of the prefix 'tele-', the root 'foon', and the root 'maatschappij'.
Definitions
- 1
A company that provides telephone services.
Telephone company
“De telefoonmaatschappij heeft de prijzen verhoogd.”
“Ik heb een nieuw abonnement bij een telefoonmaatschappij afgesloten.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('maat'). The stress pattern is typical for Dutch compound nouns.
Syllables
te — Open syllable, containing a short vowel.. le — Open syllable, containing a schwa.. foon — Closed syllable, containing a long vowel and a nasal consonant.. maat — Closed syllable, containing a long vowel.. schap — Closed syllable, containing a vowel and a consonant cluster.. pij — Closed syllable, containing a diphthong.
Word Parts
Vowel-centric Syllabification
Syllables are formed around vowel sounds, with consonants assigned to the nearest vowel.
Avoid Stranded Consonants
Consonants are not left at the end of a syllable unless they are part of a consonant cluster.
Diphthong Integrity
Diphthongs are kept within a single syllable.
- The 'sch' cluster is treated as a single unit.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may exist, but do not significantly alter syllabification.
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