“011” Stress Pattern in Dutch

The word 'overstromingsgevaar' is a compound noun divided into three syllables: o-ver-strom-ings-ge-vaar. Primary stress falls on 'ge-vaar'. Syllabification follows onset-rime division and suffix separation rules. The word signifies 'flood danger'.

The word 'scheidingsschakelaar' is a Dutch compound noun meaning 'separation switch'. It is syllabified as schei-dings-schakelaar, with primary stress on the final syllable 'schakelaar'. The word consists of a prefix 'scheidings-' derived from 'scheiden' (to separate), and a root 'schakelaar' meaning 'switch'. Syllabification follows vowel-based division, digraph preservation, and consonant cluster handling rules.

The word 'smeergeldschandaal' is a compound noun meaning 'bribery scandal'. It is divided into three syllables: 'smeer-geld-schandaal', with stress on the final syllable. The word is composed of a prefix ('smeer'), a root ('geld'), and a suffix/root ('schandaal'). Syllabification follows Dutch rules prioritizing open syllables and maximizing onsets.