schikkingsbedragen
Syllables
schik-kings-be-dra-gen
Pronunciation
/ˈsxɪkɪŋs.bəˈdraːɣə(n)/
Stress
01011
Morphemes
schik- + -king- + -s
The Dutch word 'schikkingsbedragen' is a compound noun meaning 'settlement amounts'. It is syllabified as schik-kings-be-dra-gen, with primary stress on the penultimate syllable ('dra-'). The word is composed of a prefix, root, and suffixes, all of Germanic origin. Syllable division follows standard Dutch rules prioritizing vowel sounds and maintaining consonant clusters.
Definitions
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Settlement amounts
Settlement amounts
“De schikkingsbedragen werden verdeeld over de slachtoffers.”
“De advocaat onderhandelde over de schikkingsbedragen.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('dra-'), which is the penultimate syllable, following standard Dutch stress rules. The other syllables are unstressed.
Syllables
schik — Closed syllable, initial consonant cluster 'sch', stressed.. kings — Closed syllable, contains the 'ng' consonant cluster.. be — Open syllable, unstressed.. dra — Open syllable, primary stress.. gen — Closed syllable, final consonant 'n'.
Word Parts
Vowel Peak
Each syllable contains a vowel sound.
Consonant Clusters
Consonant clusters are generally kept together unless easily separable.
Penultimate Stress
Primary stress falls on the second-to-last syllable.
Compound Word Syllabification
Compound words are syllabified as if they were separate words joined together.
- The 'sch' cluster is treated as a single unit.
- The 'ng' cluster is kept together.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may exist but do not alter syllable division.
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