theatergezelschappen
Syllables
the-a-ter-ge-zel-schap-pen
Pronunciation
/teˈjaːtərɣəˈzɛlʃɑpən/
Stress
0001010
Morphemes
ge + theater/zel + schap/pen
The word 'theatergezelschappen' is a compound Dutch noun divided into seven syllables: the-a-ter-ge-zel-schap-pen. Stress falls on the penultimate syllable 'schap'. The syllabification follows vowel-based rules, maintaining consonant clusters where appropriate. The word consists of a root ('theater/zel'), a prefix ('ge'), and suffixes ('schap/pen').
Definitions
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Theater companies
Theater companies
“De theatergezelschappen kregen subsidies van de overheid.”
“Verschillende theatergezelschappen namen deel aan het festival.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable 'schap'. The stress pattern is typical for Dutch nouns.
Syllables
the — Open syllable, initial syllable.. a — Open syllable, single vowel.. ter — Closed syllable, consonant ending.. ge — Open syllable, prefix.. zel — Closed syllable, root component.. schap — Closed syllable, stressed syllable.. pen — Open syllable, plural suffix.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Based Syllabification
Syllables are formed around vowel sounds. Each vowel (or diphthong) typically forms the nucleus of a syllable.
Consonant Cluster Handling
Consonant clusters are generally maintained within a syllable unless they are easily separable based on pronunciation.
- The 'sch' cluster is treated as a single phoneme /sx/ for syllabification.
- The voiced velar fricative /ɣ/ does not affect syllable division.
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