scheidsrechtersfluit
Syllables
scheids-rech-ters-fluit
Pronunciation
/ˈsχɛitsrɛxtərsflœyt/
Stress
0100
Morphemes
scheids + rechters + fluit
The Dutch word 'scheidsrechtersfluit' (referee's whistle) is divided into four syllables: scheids-rech-ters-fluit. Stress falls on the second syllable ('rech'). The word is a compound noun formed from 'scheids' (arbitrator), 'rechters' (judges), and 'fluit' (whistle). Syllabification follows Dutch rules prioritizing open syllables and handling consonant clusters.
Definitions
- 1
The whistle used by a referee.
Referee's whistle
“De scheidsrechtersfluit klonk luid.”
“Hij pakte zijn scheidsrechtersfluit.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('rech'). Dutch generally stresses the penultimate syllable.
Syllables
scheids — Open syllable, initial consonant cluster.. rech — Stressed syllable, open syllable.. ters — Open syllable, following stressed syllable.. fluit — Open syllable, final syllable.
Word Parts
Similar Words
Open Syllable Preference
Dutch favors syllables ending in vowels whenever possible.
Consonant Cluster Handling
Consonant clusters are broken up to create pronounceable syllables.
Compound Word Syllabification
Each component of a compound word is syllabified independently.
- The 'sch-' cluster is treated as a single unit.
- The 'd' in 'rechters' can be weakly pronounced but influences syllable division.
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