verzekeringsmaatschappij
Syllables
ver-ze-ke-rings-maat-schap-pij
Pronunciation
/vərˈzeːkərɪŋs.maːt.ʃɑp.pɛi̯/
Stress
0001001
Morphemes
ver- + zeker- + -ingsmaatschappij
The word 'verzekeringsmaatschappij' is a complex Dutch compound noun. Syllabification follows vowel nucleus rules, maintaining consonant clusters and diphthongs. Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable. The word consists of a prefix, root, and suffix, with origins in Germanic and French languages.
Definitions
- 1
An insurance company
Insurance company
“De verzekeringsmaatschappij heeft mijn schade vergoed.”
“Hij werkt bij een grote verzekeringsmaatschappij.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable 'maat'.
Syllables
ver — Open syllable, initial syllable.. ze — Open syllable.. ke — Open syllable.. rings — Closed syllable, contains a schwa.. maat — Closed syllable, stressed syllable.. schap — Closed syllable.. pij — Closed syllable, contains a diphthong.
Word Parts
Vowel Nucleus Rule
Syllables are formed around vowel nuclei. Each syllable contains at least one vowel sound.
Consonant Cluster Maintenance
Consonant clusters are generally maintained within a syllable unless they are exceptionally difficult to pronounce.
Diphthong Integrity
Diphthongs are kept together within a single syllable.
- Schwa reduction in unstressed syllables is common but doesn't affect syllable division.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation exist but don't alter syllable boundaries.
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