smeergeldschandaal
Syllables
smeer-geld-schandaal
Pronunciation
/ˈsmɛːrɣɛldsxɑnˈdaːl/
Stress
011
Morphemes
smeer + geld + schandaal
The word 'smeergeldschandaal' is a compound noun meaning 'bribery scandal'. It is divided into three syllables: 'smeer-geld-schandaal', with stress on the final syllable. The word is composed of a prefix ('smeer'), a root ('geld'), and a suffix/root ('schandaal'). Syllabification follows Dutch rules prioritizing open syllables and maximizing onsets.
Definitions
- 1
A scandal involving bribery.
Bribery scandal
“De smeergeldschandaal schokte het hele land.”
“Er is een onderzoek gestart naar de smeergeldschandaal.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the final syllable 'schandaal'. The first two syllables are unstressed.
Syllables
smeer — Open syllable, onset consonant cluster 'sm', stressed vowel.. geld — Open syllable, onset consonant /ɣ/, vowel followed by liquid and stop.. schandaal — Closed syllable, onset consonant cluster 'sch', stressed vowel, final 'l'.
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Consonant clusters are kept together as onsets whenever possible.
Vowel Preference
Syllables generally end in vowels (open syllables).
Compound Word Syllabification
Compound words are syllabified as if they were separate words joined together.
- The pronunciation of 'g' in 'geld' can vary regionally.
- The 'sch' cluster is treated as a single unit.
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