scheidsrechtersbaas
Syllables
scheids-rechters-baas
Pronunciation
/ˈsχɛitsrɛxtərsbaːs/
Stress
010
Morphemes
scheidsrechters + baas
The word 'scheidsrechtersbaas' is a Dutch compound noun meaning 'head referee'. It is divided into three syllables: 'scheids-rechters-baas', with primary stress on 'rechters'. The syllabification follows vowel-centric rules, preserving consonant clusters. It's morphologically composed of 'scheidsrechter' (referee) and 'baas' (boss).
Definitions
- 1
The person in charge of referees; the chief referee.
Head referee, chief referee
“De scheidsrechtersbaas nam de beslissing.”
“De scheidsrechtersbaas sprak de scheidsrechters toe.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('rechters'). Dutch generally stresses the penultimate syllable.
Syllables
scheids — Open syllable, initial consonant cluster 'sch', stressed.. rechters — Open syllable, contains the 'ch' sound, primary stress.. baas — Open syllable, long vowel 'aa'.
Word Parts
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Vowel-centric Syllabification
Each syllable contains a vowel sound.
Consonant Cluster Preservation
Digraphs and consonant clusters ('sch', 'rech') are kept together within a syllable.
Penultimate Stress
Stress falls on the second-to-last syllable.
- The 'sch' cluster is treated as a single unit.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may exist but do not affect syllabification.
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