welvaartsmaschappeij
Syllables
wel-vaarts-ma-schap-peij
Pronunciation
/ˈʋɛl.vaːrts.maː.ʃɑp.ˈɛi̯/
Stress
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Morphemes
wel + maatschappij + s
The Dutch word 'welvaartsmaatschappij' (welfare state) is divided into five syllables: wel-vaarts-ma-schap-peij. Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('schap'). The word is a compound noun with roots in Middle Dutch and Old French, and its syllabification follows standard Dutch rules prioritizing vowel nuclei and consonant clusters.
Definitions
- 1
A society characterized by a high level of economic prosperity and social welfare.
Welfare state, affluent society
“De overheid investeert in de welvaartsmaatschappij.”
“De welvaartsmaatschappij kent veel uitdagingen.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('schap') and the final syllable ('peij').
Syllables
wel — Open syllable, simple vowel-consonant structure.. vaarts — Closed syllable, consonant cluster 'rts' following a vowel.. ma — Open syllable, simple vowel-consonant structure.. schap — Closed syllable, consonant cluster 'sch' treated as a single unit, primary stress.. peij — Syllable with a diphthong as the nucleus, primary stress.
Word Parts
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Vowel Nucleus Rule
Each syllable must contain a vowel nucleus.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are generally kept together within a syllable.
Stress Rule
Stress typically falls on the penultimate syllable in Dutch words.
- The compound nature of the word requires careful consideration of morphemic boundaries.
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