waarborgmaatschappeijen
Syllables
waar-borg-maat-schap-pei-jen
Pronunciation
/ˈʋaːr.bɔrɣ.maː.tʃa.pɛi̯.jə(n)/
Stress
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Morphemes
waar + borg-maatschappij + en
The word 'waarborgmaatschappijen' is a Dutch noun meaning 'guarantee companies'. It's divided into six syllables: waar-borg-maat-schap-pei-jen, with primary stress on 'maat-'. The syllabification follows Dutch rules prioritizing open syllables and maintaining consonant clusters. It's a compound word with a prefix, root, and suffix, each contributing to its meaning.
Definitions
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Companies that provide guarantees.
Guarantee companies
“De waarborgmaatschappijen spelen een cruciale rol bij het financieren van projecten.”
“Hij werkte bij een van de grootste waarborgmaatschappijen van het land.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable 'maat-' (second to last syllable). The stress pattern is typical for Dutch nouns.
Syllables
waar — Open syllable, onset consonant cluster 'waar'. Initial syllable.. borg — Open syllable, onset consonant 'b', coda consonant 'ɣ'. Contains the root of the word.. maat — Open syllable, onset consonant 'm', coda consonant 't'. Primary stressed syllable.. schap — Open syllable, onset consonant cluster 'sch', coda consonant 'p'. Part of the 'maatschappij' root.. pei — Open syllable, onset consonant 'p', coda glide 'j'. Diphthong 'ei'.. jen — Open syllable, onset glide 'j', coda consonant 'n'. Plural suffix '-en'.
Word Parts
Onset Maximization
Consonant clusters are maintained as onsets whenever possible (e.g., 'waar-', 'borg-').
Open Syllable Preference
Dutch favors open syllables (CV) whenever possible.
Vowel-to-Vowel Separation
Vowels generally mark syllable boundaries (e.g., 'maat-schap').
Suffix Separation
Suffixes like '-en' are often treated as separate syllables.
- The 'sch' cluster in 'maatschappij' is not broken up, adhering to the principle of maintaining consonant clusters.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may exist, but do not affect syllable division.
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