plaatsscheidsrechter
Syllables
plaats-scheids-rech-ter
Pronunciation
/ˈplaːts.ʃɛits.rɛxtər/
Stress
0100
Morphemes
plaats, scheids + rechter
The word 'plaatscheidsrechter' is divided into four syllables: plaats-scheids-rech-ter. The primary stress falls on 'scheids'. The word is a compound noun consisting of the roots 'plaats' and 'scheids' and the suffix 'rechter'. Syllabification follows Dutch rules of onset maximization and vowel nucleus requirements.
Definitions
- 1
A referee, specifically a local or field referee.
Referee
“De plaatscheidsrechter floot voor een overtreding.”
“De plaatscheidsrechter had een moeilijke beslissing te nemen.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('scheids').
Syllables
plaats — Open syllable, containing a long vowel and a voiced alveolar fricative.. scheids — Closed syllable, containing a voiceless postalveolar fricative and a short vowel.. rech — Closed syllable, containing a voiced alveolar approximant and a short vowel.. ter — Closed syllable, containing a voiceless alveolar stop and a schwa.
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Dutch prefers to include as many consonants as possible in the onset of a syllable.
Vowel Nucleus
Each syllable must have a vowel nucleus.
Sonority Sequencing Principle
Consonants are ordered within the syllable according to their sonority (loudness).
- The 'sch' and 'ch' clusters are treated as single onsets.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may exist, but do not significantly alter the syllabification.
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