vliegtuigmatshappeij
Syllables
vlieg-tui-gma-tshap-peij
Pronunciation
/ˈvlixtœyɣmaːtʃaˈpɛi/
Stress
00101
Morphemes
vliegtuig + maatschappij
The word 'vliegtuigmaatschappij' is a Dutch compound noun meaning 'airplane company'. It is syllabified as 'vlieg-tui-gma-tshap-peij' with primary stress on the penultimate syllable. The word is composed of the root 'vliegtuig' (airplane) and the suffix 'maatschappij' (company). Syllabification follows Dutch rules favoring open syllables and maintaining consonant clusters.
Definitions
- 1
A company or organization that operates airplanes, providing air transport services.
Airplane company, airline
“KLM is een bekende vliegtuigmaatschappij.”
“De vliegtuigmaatschappij heeft nieuwe vliegtuigen besteld.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('maatschappij'). Dutch generally has penultimate stress.
Syllables
vlieg — Open syllable, containing a diphthong.. tui — Open syllable, containing a diphthong.. gma — Closed syllable, containing a long vowel.. tshap — Closed syllable, containing a vowel and a consonant cluster.. peij — Open syllable, containing a diphthong.
Word Parts
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Open Syllable Preference
Dutch favors syllables ending in vowels.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are generally kept together unless exceptionally complex.
Compound Word Syllabification
Each component of a compound word is syllabified separately.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may occur, but the core syllabification remains consistent.
- The word is exclusively a noun, so there are no syllabification shifts based on grammatical function.
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