rechtsvergelijking
Syllables
rechts-ver-ge-lij-king
Pronunciation
/rɛxts.vər.ɣə.ˈlɛi̯.kɪŋ/
Stress
00011
Morphemes
rechts + lij + king
The word 'rechtsvergelijking' is a Dutch noun meaning 'legal comparison'. It is divided into five syllables: rechts-ver-ge-lij-king. The primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('lij'). The 'chts' cluster in 'rechts' is a key exception to standard syllabification rules.
Definitions
- 1
A comparison of legal systems, laws, or legal principles.
Legal comparison
“De rechtsvergelijking tussen Nederland en België is interessant.”
“Hij specialiseert zich in rechtsvergelijking.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('lij').
Syllables
rechts — Closed syllable, consonant cluster. Initial syllable.. ver — Open syllable.. ge — Open syllable.. lij — Closed syllable, stressed syllable.. king — Closed syllable, final syllable.
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Vowel-Initial Syllables
Syllables starting with vowels are common.
Consonant Cluster Resolution
Consonant clusters are broken up to create valid syllable structures.
- The 'chts' cluster in 'rechts' requires a syllable break within the cluster, an exception to simple vowel-consonant patterns.
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