echtscheidingszaken
Syllables
echt-schei-dings-za-ken
Pronunciation
/ˈɛxtʃɛi̯dɪŋsˈzaːkə(n)/
Stress
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Morphemes
echt + scheid + ingszaken
The word 'echtscheidingszaken' is a Dutch compound noun divided into five syllables: echt-schei-dings-za-ken. The primary stress falls on 'za-'. Syllabification follows the vowel nucleus rule, maintaining diphthongs and consonant clusters. It consists of the prefix 'echt-', the root 'scheid-', and the suffix 'ingszaken'.
Definitions
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“De advocaat specialiseert zich in echtscheidingszaken.”
“De rechter behandelt veel echtscheidingszaken.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress on the penultimate syllable ('za-'), secondary stress on 'echt-'.
Syllables
echt — Open syllable, initial syllable.. schei — Open syllable, containing a diphthong.. dings — Closed syllable, with consonant cluster.. za — Open syllable, stressed syllable.. ken — Closed syllable, final syllable.
Word Parts
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Vowel Nucleus Rule
Syllables are formed around vowel nuclei.
Diphthong Integrity Rule
Diphthongs are generally not broken across syllable boundaries.
Consonant Cluster Maintenance Rule
Consonant clusters are often maintained within a syllable if they follow a vowel.
- Potential reduction of unstressed vowels.
- Possible elision of the final 'n' in rapid speech.
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