scheidsrechterskorps
Syllables
scheids-rech-ters-korps
Pronunciation
/ˈsχɛitsrɛxtərsˈkɔrps/
Stress
0101
Morphemes
scheidsrechters + korps
The word 'scheidsrechterskorps' is a Dutch compound noun meaning 'referees' corps'. It is divided into four syllables: scheids-rech-ters-korps, with stress on the second syllable ('rech'). The syllabification follows Dutch rules prioritizing open syllables and penultimate stress. The word is composed of roots relating to judging and a suffix denoting a group.
Definitions
- 1
A group or body of referees or umpires.
Referees' corps / Body of referees
“Het scheidsrechterskorps was aanwezig bij de wedstrijd.”
“De voorzitter sprak het scheidsrechterskorps toe.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('rech'). The stress pattern is typical for Dutch compound nouns.
Syllables
scheids — Open syllable, initial consonant cluster 'sch' pronounced as /sx/.. rech — Closed syllable, stressed syllable.. ters — Closed syllable, reduced vowel.. korps — Closed syllable, final consonant cluster.
Word Parts
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Maximize Open Syllables
Dutch syllabification prioritizes syllables ending in vowels whenever possible.
Consonant Cluster Resolution
Consonant clusters are broken up to create pronounceable syllables, avoiding syllable-initial clusters where feasible.
Penultimate Stress
Stress generally falls on the second-to-last syllable in Dutch words.
- The 'sch' cluster is treated as a single phoneme /sx/.
- Regional variations in the pronunciation of the 'g' do not affect syllabification.
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