rechtsstaatgedachte
Syllables
rechts-staat-ge-dach-te
Pronunciation
/ˈrɛxtsˌstaːtɣəˌdɑxtə/
Stress
01000
Morphemes
rechts + staat + ge-dachte
The word 'rechtsstaatgedachte' is a Dutch compound noun divided into five syllables: rechts-staat-ge-dach-te. The primary stress falls on 'staat'. Syllabification follows the vowel nucleus rule and avoids splitting consonant clusters. It signifies the concept of the rule of law.
Definitions
- 1
The idea or concept of the rule of law.
Rule of law thinking / The idea of the rule of law
“De rechtsstaatgedachte is essentieel voor een democratische samenleving.”
“Zijn pleidooi was gebaseerd op de rechtsstaatgedachte.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('staat').
Syllables
rechts — Open syllable, containing a consonant cluster 'chts' treated as a single unit.. staat — Open syllable, primary stressed syllable.. ge — Open syllable, containing a voiced velar fricative.. dach — Closed syllable, containing a consonant cluster 'ch' treated as a single unit.. te — Open syllable.
Word Parts
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Vowel Nucleus Rule
Syllables are formed around vowel nuclei.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are generally kept intact unless they are exceptionally complex.
- The 'ch' and 'chts' consonant clusters are treated as single units for syllabification.
- Regional variations in pronunciation of the 'g' sound do not affect syllabification.
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