strafrechtsspecialisten
Syllables
straf-rechts-spe-cia-li-sten
Pronunciation
/ˈstraːf.rɛxt.speː.t͡si.aˈli.stən/
Stress
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Morphemes
straf + recht + specialisten
The word 'strafrechtspecialisten' is a compound noun divided into six syllables: straf-rechts-spe-cia-li-sten. The primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('cia'). The word is composed of the prefix 'straf-', the root 'recht-', and the suffix '-specialisten'. Syllabification follows Dutch rules prioritizing onset maximization and avoiding single-letter syllables.
Definitions
- 1
Experts in criminal law.
Criminal law specialists
“De strafrechtspecialisten hebben de zaak grondig onderzocht.”
“Het team bestaat uit ervaren strafrechtspecialisten.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('cia'), following the general Dutch rule of stressing the penultimate syllable. The first syllable 'straf' also receives some degree of prominence.
Syllables
straf — Open syllable, onset cluster 'str', stressed.. rechts — Closed syllable, onset 'r', coda 'chts'.. spe — Open syllable, onset 'sp', vowel lengthened.. cia — Open syllable, onset 't͡s', primary stress.. li — Open syllable, onset 'l'.. sten — Closed syllable, onset 'st', coda 'n'.
Word Parts
straf
From Middle Dutch *straffen* 'to punish', Germanic root *strang- 'to tighten, constrict'.
recht
From Old Dutch *reht* 'law, right, justice', Proto-Germanic *rahtaz*.
specialisten
From French *spécialiste*, ultimately from Latin *specialis* 'special, particular'. Indicates a person skilled in a particular field.
Similar Words
Onset Maximization
Consonant clusters (str-, r-, sp-, st-) are kept together in the onset of a syllable.
Sonority Sequencing Principle
Syllables generally follow a sonority hierarchy, with vowels being more sonorous than consonants.
Avoidance of Single-Letter Syllables
Dutch generally avoids syllables consisting of a single consonant or vowel.
- The complex consonant clusters ('str-', 'chts') are typical in Dutch and don't pose a significant challenge to syllabification.
- Vowel reduction in unstressed syllables is a common feature of Dutch pronunciation, but doesn't affect the syllable division.
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