waterzuiveringsbedrijf
Syllables
wa-ter-zu-i-ver-ings-be-drijf
Pronunciation
/ˈwaːtərˌzʏvərɪŋs.bəˈdrɛif/
Stress
010101
Morphemes
water, zuiver, bedrijf + ings
The word 'waterzuiveringsbedrijf' is a complex Dutch compound noun. It is syllabified based on vowel sounds and consonant clusters, with primary stress on the penultimate syllable ('-ings-'). The word is composed of three roots ('water', 'zuiver', 'bedrijf') and a suffix ('-ings'). Syllabification follows standard Dutch rules, prioritizing vowel-centric structures and maintaining consonant clusters.
Definitions
- 1
A company or organization that specializes in the process of purifying water.
Water purification company
“Het waterzuiveringsbedrijf investeert in nieuwe technologie.”
“De kwaliteit van het drinkwater wordt gecontroleerd door het waterzuiveringsbedrijf.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('-ings-') of 'zuiverings'. Secondary stress is possible on 'wa' and 'drijf' but is less prominent.
Syllables
wa-ter — Open syllable, stressed. Contains a long vowel /aː/ and a following /r/.. zu-i-ver-ings — Complex syllable structure with a vowel cluster /ʏv/ and a consonant cluster /ŋs/. Contains the primary stress.. be-drijf — Open syllable, stressed. Contains a schwa /ə/ and a following /r/.
Word Parts
Vowel-centric Syllabification
Syllables are formed around vowel sounds. Each vowel typically forms the nucleus of a syllable.
Consonant Cluster Handling
Consonant clusters are generally maintained within a syllable unless they are unpronounceable or violate Dutch phonotactic constraints.
Penultimate Stress
Primary stress typically falls on the penultimate syllable of a word.
Compound Word Syllabification
Compound words are syllabified by combining the syllabification of their constituent parts.
- The 'vr' cluster in 'zuivering' is a common Dutch consonant cluster that is treated as a single unit within the syllable.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may exist, but they do not significantly alter the syllabification.
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