strafrechtsplegingen
Syllables
straf-rechts-ple-ging-en
Pronunciation
/ˈstraːf.rɛx.ts.pleː.ɣɪŋ.ən/
Stress
01000
Morphemes
straf + recht + ing-en
The word 'strafrechtsplegingen' is a complex Dutch noun formed from multiple morphemes. Syllabification follows vowel-based division and consonant cluster preservation rules, resulting in 'straf-rechts-ple-ging-en'. Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('ple'). The word refers to criminal proceedings and is a common term in Dutch legal contexts.
Definitions
- 1
Legal proceedings, criminal proceedings, the administration of criminal justice.
Criminal proceedings
“De strafrechtsplegingen tegen de verdachte zijn begonnen.”
“Er zijn zorgen over de lange duur van de strafrechtsplegingen.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('ple'), following the general Dutch rule of penultimate stress. The first syllable is part of the stressed foot.
Syllables
straf — Closed syllable, stressed (primary stress is on the following syllable, but this syllable is part of the stressed foot).. rechts — Closed syllable, unstressed.. ple — Open syllable, stressed (primary stress).. ging — Closed syllable, unstressed.. en — Open syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
straf
From Middle Dutch 'straffen' (to punish), Germanic origin, indicates punishment-related law.
recht
From Old Dutch 'reht' (law, right), Germanic origin, core concept of law.
ing-en
'-ing' is a present participle suffix nominalizing the verb, Germanic origin. '-en' is the plural marker, Germanic origin.
Similar Words
Vowel-Based Division
Syllables are formed around vowel sounds, creating distinct vowel nuclei.
Consonant Cluster Preservation
Consonant clusters are maintained within a syllable unless breaking them is necessary to create a valid syllable structure.
Compound Word Syllabification
Each morpheme within a compound word generally forms its own syllable, reflecting the word's internal structure.
Penultimate Stress
Primary stress typically falls on the penultimate syllable in Dutch words.
- The 'sch' cluster is treated as a single phoneme, influencing syllabification.
- The interfix '-s-' creates a separate syllable.
- Regional variations in vowel quality may exist, but the syllable division remains consistent.
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