getuigenbescherming
Syllables
getui-gen-be-scherm-ing
Pronunciation
/ɣəˈtœyɣə(n)bəˈsxɛrmɪŋ/
Stress
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Morphemes
be- + getui-gen/scherm- + -ing
The word 'getuigenbescherming' is a Dutch compound noun meaning 'witness protection'. It's syllabified as getui-gen-be-scherm-ing, with primary stress on 'scherm'. Syllabification follows rules of consonant cluster preservation and vowel-based division.
Definitions
- 1
The state of being protected as a witness, typically in legal proceedings.
Witness protection
“Hij is geplaatst onder getuigenbescherming.”
“De getuigenbescherming is essentieel voor een eerlijk proces.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable 'scherm'.
Syllables
ge — Open syllable, unstressed.. tui — Open syllable, unstressed.. gen — Closed syllable, unstressed.. be — Open syllable, unstressed.. scherm — Closed syllable, stressed.. ing — Closed syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
Consonant Cluster Preservation
Consonant clusters like 'sch' and 'gen' are kept together within a syllable.
Vowel-Based Division
Syllables are typically divided around vowel sounds.
Prefix/Suffix Separation
Prefixes and suffixes often form separate syllables.
Penultimate Stress
Dutch generally stresses the penultimate syllable.
- The 'gen' cluster could potentially be split, but it's more common to keep it together.
- Regional variations in pronunciation might affect vowel realization but not syllabification.
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