zusterondernemingen
Syllables
zus-ter-on-der-ne-min-gen
Pronunciation
/ˈzʏstərɔn.dər.nə.mɪŋ.ən/
Stress
0001001
Morphemes
zuster + neming + en
The word 'zusterondernemingen' is a compound noun divided into seven syllables based on Dutch syllabification rules, prioritizing open syllables and avoiding breaking consonant clusters. The primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('ne'). The word consists of the prefix 'zuster-', the root 'neming-', and the suffix '-en', denoting sister companies.
Definitions
- 1
Companies that are related through common ownership or control.
Sister companies
“De bank heeft verschillende zusterondernemingen.”
“Zusterondernemingen werken vaak nauw samen.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('ne').
Syllables
zus — Open syllable, initial syllable, contains a short vowel.. ter — Open syllable, contains a schwa vowel.. on — Closed syllable, contains a mid-back rounded vowel.. der — Open syllable, contains a schwa vowel.. ne — Open syllable, stressed syllable.. min — Closed syllable, contains a short vowel.. gen — Closed syllable, contains a schwa vowel and a voiced velar fricative.
Word Parts
Open Syllable Preference
Dutch favors syllables ending in vowels.
Avoid Breaking Consonant Clusters
Consonant clusters are generally kept intact unless exceptionally complex.
Penultimate Stress
Primary stress typically falls on the second-to-last syllable.
- The compound nature of the word requires careful consideration of morphemic boundaries.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may exist but do not significantly alter syllabification.
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