strafrechtdeskundigen
Syllables
straf-recht-des-kun-dig-en
Pronunciation
/ˈstraf.rɛxt.dəˈkʏn.dɪɣə(n)/
Stress
010110
Morphemes
straf + recht + deskundig-en
The Dutch word 'strafrechtdeskundigen' is a complex noun meaning 'criminal law experts'. It is syllabified into six syllables: straf-recht-des-kun-dig-en, with primary stress on 'dig'. The word is composed of a prefix 'straf', a root 'recht', and the suffix 'deskundig-en'. Syllabification follows vowel-centric rules and maintains consonant clusters.
Definitions
- 1
Experts in criminal law; forensic experts.
Criminal law experts
“De strafrechtdeskundigen gaven hun rapport aan de rechter.”
“Strafrechtdeskundigen worden vaak ingeschakeld bij complexe zaken.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable 'dig' (1). Other syllables are unstressed (0).
Syllables
straf — Open syllable, initial syllable.. recht — Open syllable, contains a short vowel.. des — Open syllable, short vowel.. kun — Open syllable, contains a rounded vowel.. dig — Closed syllable, contains a short vowel and a voiced velar fricative.. en — Open syllable, reduced vowel, plural marker.
Word Parts
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Vowel-centric Syllabification
Syllables are built around vowel sounds, ensuring each syllable contains a vowel.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are maintained within a syllable unless they are easily separable, like 'str' in 'straf'.
Compound Word Syllabification
Compound words are divided based on the individual morphemes that compose them.
Avoid Diphthong Splitting
Diphthongs are kept intact within a single syllable.
- The 'sch' cluster is treated as a single unit for syllabification.
- The interfix '-d-' is a common feature of Dutch compound words and doesn't typically create a separate syllable.
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