strarechtavocaten
Syllables
stra-re-cht-a-vo-ca-ten
Pronunciation
/ˈstraːf.rɛxt.aːt.vo.kaː.tən/
Stress
0100100
Morphemes
stra + recht + advocaat-en
The word 'strafrechtadvocaten' is a compound noun meaning 'criminal defense lawyers'. It is divided into seven syllables: stra-re-cht-a-vo-ca-ten, with primary stress on the penultimate syllable 'vo'. The syllabification follows standard Dutch rules of open and closed syllables, and consonant cluster division. The word's morphemic structure reveals its Germanic and Latin roots.
Definitions
- 1
Lawyers specializing in criminal defense.
Criminal defense lawyers
“De strafrechtadvocaten pleitten voor vrijspraak.”
“Een team van strafrechtadvocaten werd ingeschakeld.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable 'vo'.
Syllables
stra — Open syllable, initial syllable.. re — Closed syllable, interfix.. cht — Closed syllable, consonant cluster.. a — Open syllable, vowel sound.. vo — Open syllable, vowel sound.. ca — Open syllable, vowel sound.. ten — Closed syllable, plural marker.
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Open Syllable Rule
Syllables ending in a vowel are open.
Closed Syllable Rule
Syllables ending in a consonant are closed.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are often broken after the first consonant if followed by a vowel.
- Pronunciation of 'cht' cluster can vary regionally.
- Dutch compound words often follow specific syllabification patterns.
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