rechtswetenschappen
Syllables
rechts-we-ten-schap-pen
Pronunciation
/rɛxtsʋɛtənʃapən/
Stress
00010
Morphemes
rechts + wetenschap + -pen
The word 'rechtswetenschappen' is a compound noun meaning 'law'. It is divided into five syllables: rechts-we-ten-schap-pen, with primary stress on 'schap'. The syllabification follows Dutch rules of onset maximization and avoiding stranded consonants. It consists of the prefix 'rechts-', the root 'wetenschap', and the plural suffix '-pen'.
Definitions
- 1
The study of law; legal sciences.
Law, legal sciences
“Hij studeert rechtswetenschappen aan de universiteit.”
“De faculteit rechtswetenschappen is erg populair.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('schap-'), following the general Dutch rule of penultimate stress.
Syllables
rechts — Closed syllable, onset cluster /rɛxts/. Stressed syllable.. we — Open syllable, vowel-initial. Unstressed.. ten — Closed syllable, onset /t/. Unstressed.. schap — Closed syllable, onset /ʃ/. Primary stressed syllable.. pen — Closed syllable, onset /p/. Unstressed.
Word Parts
Onset Maximization
Dutch prefers to include as many consonants as possible in the onset of a syllable (e.g., 'rechts').
Avoidance of Stranded Consonants
Consonants are generally not left at the end of a syllable unless necessary due to vowel sequences.
Vowel-Centric Syllables
Each syllable typically contains one vowel sound.
- The 'sch' cluster is treated as a single unit for syllabification.
- The compound nature of the word requires careful consideration of morphemic boundaries.
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