strafrechtplegingen
Syllables
stra-f-recht-ple-ging-en
Pronunciation
/ˈstraːf.rɛxt.pleː.ɣɪŋ.ən/
Stress
01000
Morphemes
stra + recht + plegingen
The word 'strafrechtplegingen' is a complex Dutch noun meaning 'criminal proceedings'. It is divided into five syllables: stra-f-recht-ple-ging-en. The primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable 'ple'. The syllabification follows standard Dutch rules based on vowel sounds and consonant clusters, with the 'ng' cluster maintained within a single syllable. The word is morphologically complex, consisting of a prefix, root, interfix, and suffix.
Definitions
- 1
Legal proceedings, criminal proceedings, prosecution.
Criminal justice procedures.
“De strafrechtplegingen tegen de verdachte zijn begonnen.”
“Er zijn zorgen over de lange duur van de strafrechtplegingen.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable 'ple'. The stress pattern is relatively even, but 'ple' receives slightly more emphasis.
Syllables
stra — Open syllable, initial syllable.. f-recht — Closed syllable, contains a consonant cluster.. ple — Open syllable, stressed syllable.. ging — Closed syllable, contains a nasal consonant cluster.. en — Open syllable, final syllable, plural marker.
Word Parts
stra
From Middle Dutch 'straffen' (to punish), Germanic origin, indicates punishment.
recht
From Old Dutch 'reht' (law, right), Germanic origin, core concept of law.
plegingen
Combination of interfix '-pleg-' (from 'plegen' - to practice) and plural suffix '-en', Germanic origin, forms a noun and indicates plurality.
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Vowel-Based Syllabification
Syllable division primarily occurs before vowels. Consonant clusters are generally maintained within a syllable unless easily separable.
Consonant Cluster Maintenance
Consonant clusters like 'ng' are typically kept together within a single syllable.
- Dutch allows for some flexibility in syllabification, particularly with consonant clusters, but the provided breakdown is the most common and phonologically justifiable.
- Regional variations in pronunciation may affect the precise phonetic realization of syllables but do not significantly alter the syllabification.
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