watertransportmatschappij
Syllables
wa-ter-trans-port-ma-t-schap-pij
Pronunciation
/ˈʋaːtər.trɑ̃s.pɔrt.maː.tʃɑˈpɛi̯/
Stress
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Morphemes
water + transport + maatschappij
The word 'watertransportmaatschappij' is a compound noun syllabified based on vowel sounds and consonant clusters, with primary stress on the penultimate syllable ('port'). It consists of the morphemes 'water', 'transport', and 'maatschappij', originating from Germanic, Latin, and Middle Dutch respectively.
Definitions
- 1
A company that transports water.
Water transport company
“De watertransportmaatschappij zorgt voor een constante watertoevoer.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('port').
Syllables
wa — Open syllable, initial syllable.. ter — Closed syllable.. trans — Closed syllable, consonant cluster.. port — Closed syllable, primary stress.. ma — Open syllable.. t — Closed syllable, single consonant.. schap — Closed syllable, consonant cluster.. pij — Closed syllable, diphthong.
Word Parts
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Vowel-centric Syllabification
Syllables are formed around vowel sounds.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are generally kept together within a syllable unless they are easily separable.
Diphthong Rule
Diphthongs form a single syllable.
Penultimate Stress
Stress generally falls on the penultimate syllable.
- Dutch allows for some flexibility in syllabification, particularly with consonant clusters, but the breakdown provided adheres to the most common and accepted rules.
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