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mensenrechtenbeschermers

Complete linguistic analysis including syllable division, pronunciation, morphology, and definitions.

7 syllables
24 characters
Dutch
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Fig. 1 — . The composing stick. “mensenrechtenbeschermers” is set in lead; each gap is a place it may break.
7syllables

mensenrechtenbeschermers

Linguistic Analysis

Syllables

men-sen-rech-ten-be-scherm-ers

Pronunciation

/ˈmɛnsə(n)rɛxtə(n)bəˈsxɛrmərs/

Stress

0010011

Morphemes

be- + mens-rechten-scherm- + -ers

The word 'mensenrechtenbeschermers' is a complex Dutch noun formed through compounding. Syllabification follows vowel-based rules, avoiding splits within digraphs and consonant clusters. Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('rech-'). The word consists of Germanic roots and suffixes denoting 'human rights defenders'.

Definitions

noun
  1. 1

    People who actively work to defend human rights.

    Human rights defenders

    “De mensenrechtenbeschermers riskeren hun leven om de waarheid te vertellen.”

    “Vele mensenrechtenbeschermers werden gearresteerd.”

    syn:mensenrechtenactivistenvoorvechters van mensenrechten
    ant:schenders van mensenrechten

Stress pattern

Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('rech-'), as is typical in Dutch. The first syllable ('men') and the syllable 'scherm' receive secondary stress due to their prominence within the compound word.

Syllables

7
men/mɛn/
sen/sən/
rech/rɛxt/
ten/tən/
be/bə/
scherm/sxɛrm/
ers/ərs/

men — Open syllable, containing a short vowel and a nasal consonant.. sen — Open syllable, containing a short vowel and a consonant. Schwa reduction possible.. rech — Closed syllable, containing a short vowel and a consonant cluster.. ten — Open syllable, containing a short vowel and a consonant. Schwa reduction possible.. be — Open syllable, containing a schwa.. scherm — Closed syllable, containing a short vowel and a consonant cluster.. ers — Closed syllable, containing a schwa and a consonant cluster.

Word Parts

pre

be-

Germanic origin, indicates protection.

root

mens-rechten-scherm-

Combination of Germanic roots meaning 'human', 'rights', and 'shield/protection'.

suf

-ers

Germanic origin, forms a noun denoting an agent.

Similar Words

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Vowel-Based Syllabification

Each vowel sound generally forms the nucleus of a syllable.

Consonant Cluster Handling

Consonant clusters are generally kept together within a syllable.

Digraph Preservation

Digraphs (like 'sch') are not split across syllable boundaries.

Penultimate Stress

Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable in most Dutch words.

  • Schwa reduction can affect perceived syllable boundaries.
  • Regional variations in pronunciation may influence vowel realization.
Analysis by gemma3:27b · 6/6/2025

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