waterwinningsbedrijf
Syllables
wa-ter-win-nings-be-drijf
Pronunciation
/ˈwaːtərˌʋɪnɪŋsbeˈdrɛif/
Stress
001001
Morphemes
water, winnings, bedrijf
The word 'waterwinningsbedrijf' is a compound noun syllabified based on vowel sounds and consonant clusters, with primary stress on the penultimate syllable. It consists of three roots: 'water', 'winnings', and 'bedrijf', all of Germanic origin. Syllabification follows standard Dutch rules prioritizing vowel nuclei and maintaining consonant clusters.
Definitions
- 1
A company or organization involved in the extraction of water.
Water extraction company
“Het waterwinningsbedrijf zorgt voor een constante watervoorziening.”
“De directie van het waterwinningsbedrijf heeft een persconferentie gehouden.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('-drijf').
Syllables
wa — Open syllable, vowel initiates the syllable.. ter — Closed syllable, consonant follows vowel.. win — Open syllable, vowel initiates the syllable.. nings — Closed syllable, consonant cluster 'ngs' follows vowel.. be — Open syllable, vowel initiates the syllable.. drijf — Closed syllable, consonant cluster 'dr' followed by vowel and 'f', stressed syllable.
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Vowel-Centered Syllables
Syllables are formed around vowel sounds, with each vowel typically forming a syllable nucleus.
Consonant Clusters
Consonant clusters are generally maintained within a syllable unless a vowel intervenes.
Syllable Boundary
A syllable boundary is created when a vowel is followed by a consonant.
- Potential glottalization of 't' in some dialects.
- Regional variations in vowel quality and 'r' pronunciation.
- Devoicing of 'd' in certain pronunciations.
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