beschermingsplichten
Syllables
be-scherm-ings-plicht-en
Pronunciation
/bəˈsxɛrmɪŋs.plɪxtən/
Stress
01000
Morphemes
be- + scherm- + -ingsplichten
The word 'beschermingsplichten' is a complex Dutch noun meaning 'obligations to protect'. It is divided into five syllables: be-scherm-ings-plicht-en, with primary stress on the antepenultimate syllable. The syllabification follows Dutch rules prioritizing open syllables and resolving consonant clusters. It is formed from a prefix, root, and multiple suffixes.
Definitions
- 1
Obligations to protect; duties of protection.
Obligations to protect
“De overheid heeft beschermingsplichten ten opzichte van haar burgers.”
“De arts heeft beschermingsplichten met betrekking tot de privacy van de patiënt.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the antepenultimate syllable ('-ming-'). Dutch stress typically falls on the penultimate or antepenultimate syllable, with longer words favoring antepenultimate stress.
Syllables
be — Open syllable, unstressed.. scherm — Open syllable, stressed vowel.. ings — Closed syllable, unstressed.. plicht — Closed syllable, unstressed.. en — Open syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
Open Syllable Preference
Dutch favors open syllables (CV). Syllable division aims to maximize the number of open syllables.
Consonant Cluster Resolution
Consonant clusters are split to create the most open syllables possible.
Vowel Grouping
Vowel groups are generally kept together within a single syllable.
- The 'sch' cluster is treated as a single phoneme /sx/.
- The 'ings' suffix is a common nominalizing suffix and is treated as a unit.
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