rechterscommissarissen
Syllables
rech-ters-com-mis-sa-ris-sen
Pronunciation
/ˈrɛxtərs kɔmisaˈrisən/
Stress
0100100
Morphemes
rechter, commissaris + -s
The word 'rechters-commissarissen' is a complex Dutch noun formed by compounding. Syllabification follows Dutch rules favoring open syllables and maintaining consonant clusters. Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('-sarissen'). The word is divided into seven syllables: rech-ters-com-mis-sa-ris-sen.
Definitions
- 1
Judges-commissioners (plural)
Judges-commissioners
“De rechters-commissarissen hebben de zaak in behandeling genomen.”
“De rol van de rechters-commissarissen is cruciaal in het vooronderzoek.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('-sarissen'). The first syllable ('rech') is unstressed, as are 'ters', 'com', 'mis', 'sa', and 'sen'.
Syllables
rech — Open syllable, initial consonant cluster.. ters — Closed syllable, following the 'rech' syllable.. com — Open syllable, beginning of the second compound.. mis — Open syllable, following 'com'.. sa — Open syllable, part of the stressed syllable.. ris — Closed syllable, part of the stressed syllable.. sen — Open syllable, final syllable.
Word Parts
Open Syllable Preference
Dutch favors syllables of the form CV (consonant-vowel).
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are generally kept together unless they are exceptionally difficult to pronounce.
Hyphen Influence
Hyphens often indicate a potential syllable break, but this is not always the case and depends on the surrounding phonemes.
Penultimate Stress
Primary stress typically falls on the penultimate syllable in Dutch words.
- The hyphen in 'rechters-' influences the syllable division, but doesn't necessarily create a strong break.
- The compound nature of the word requires careful consideration of individual component stress patterns.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may exist, but do not significantly alter the syllabification.
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