rechtbankverslaggeefster
Syllables
recht-bank-ver-slag-geef-ster
Pronunciation
/ˈrɛxtbɑŋk vərˈslaːɣɣeːf stər/
Stress
010110
Morphemes
recht + bank + verslaggeefster
The word 'rechtbankverslaggeefster' is a complex Dutch noun meaning 'court reporter (female)'. It is divided into six syllables: recht-bank-ver-slag-geef-ster, with primary stress on the penultimate syllable. The word is formed from Germanic roots and suffixes, and its syllabification follows standard Dutch rules prioritizing vowel sounds and preserving consonant clusters.
Definitions
- 1
A female professional who records proceedings in a court of law.
Court reporter (female)
“De rechtbankverslaggeefster maakte nauwkeurige aantekeningen.”
“Zij is een ervaren rechtbankverslaggeefster.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable 'slag' (ver-slag-geef-ster).
Syllables
recht — Closed syllable, initial consonant cluster 'cht'.. bank — Open syllable.. ver — Open syllable.. slag — Open syllable.. geef — Open syllable.. ster — Closed syllable.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Based Syllabification
Syllables are formed around vowel sounds, creating open or closed syllables.
Consonant Cluster Preservation
Consonant clusters like 'cht' and 'st' are kept together within a single syllable.
Penultimate Stress
In longer words, Dutch typically stresses the penultimate syllable.
- The 'cht' consonant cluster is treated as a single unit for syllabification.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may exist but do not alter the syllable division.
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