afluisterscandalen
Syllables
af-lui-ster-scan-da-len
Pronunciation
/aːfˈlœystərˌsxɑn.də.lə(n)/
Stress
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Morphemes
af + luister-schandaal + en
The word 'afluisterschandalen' is a Dutch compound noun divided into six syllables: af-lui-ster-scan-da-len. The primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable 'scan'. The syllabification follows Dutch rules favoring open syllables and maintaining consonant clusters. It consists of the prefix 'af-', the root 'luister-schandaal', and the plural suffix '-en'.
Definitions
- 1
Eavesdropping scandals; scandals involving wiretapping or secret listening.
Eavesdropping scandals
“De kranten stonden vol met de afluisterschandalen.”
“De politieke partij raakte verwikkeld in een reeks afluisterschandalen.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable 'scan'. The stress pattern is typical for Dutch compound nouns.
Syllables
af — Open syllable, containing the prefix. Unstressed.. lui — Open syllable, containing part of the root. Unstressed.. ster — Closed syllable, containing part of the root. Unstressed.. scan — Closed syllable, containing part of the borrowed root. Stressed.. da — Open syllable, containing part of the borrowed root. Unstressed.. len — Closed syllable, containing the plural suffix. Unstressed.
Word Parts
Open Syllable Preference
Dutch favors syllables ending in vowels whenever possible.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are generally kept together within a syllable unless they are complex.
Morpheme Boundary Rule
Syllable division often respects morpheme boundaries, but this is not absolute.
- The 'sch' cluster is treated as a single unit.
- The 'ui' diphthong is a standard Dutch sound and doesn't affect syllabification.
- The final '-en' is a typical plural marker and doesn't present unusual challenges.
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