waterleidingbedrijf
Syllables
wa-ter-lei-ding-be-drijf
Pronunciation
/ˈwaːtərˌlɛi̯dɪŋbəˈdrɛif/
Stress
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Morphemes
water, leiding, bedrijf
The word *waterleidingbedrijf* is a Dutch compound noun divided into three syllables: wa-ter-lei-ding-be-drijf. Stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('drijf'). The word is composed of three root morphemes: *water*, *leiding*, and *bedrijf*. Syllabification follows Dutch rules prioritizing open syllables and maximizing onsets.
Definitions
- 1
A company that manages water conduits or a water supply system.
Water supply company
“Het waterleidingbedrijf heeft een lek opgemerkt.”
“De directeur van het waterleidingbedrijf gaf een persconferentie.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('drijf'). The first syllable ('wa') receives some stress, but is less prominent. The 'lei' and 'ding' syllables are unstressed.
Syllables
wa-ter — Open syllable, stressed. Contains a long vowel /aː/ and a reduced schwa /ə/.. lei-ding — Open syllable, unstressed. Contains a diphthong /ɛi̯/ and a reduced schwa /ɪŋ/.. be-drijf — Open syllable, stressed. Contains a reduced schwa /ə/ and a clear vowel /ɛi̯/.
Similar Words
Onset Maximization
Consonant clusters are maximized within the onset of a syllable (e.g., 'ld' in 'leiding').
Open Syllable Preference
Dutch favors open syllables (ending in a vowel) whenever possible.
Vowel Grouping
Vowel combinations are generally treated as a single syllable nucleus.
Compound Word Stress
Stress falls on the penultimate syllable in compound words.
- Vowel reduction in unstressed syllables is common.
- Consonant cluster simplification is rare but can occur in rapid speech.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may exist but do not typically affect syllable division.
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