strafrechtwetschap
Syllables
straf-recht-wet-schap
Pronunciation
/ˈstraːf.rɛxt.ʋɛt.ʃɑn.sχɑp/
Stress
0100
Morphemes
straf + recht + wetenschap
The word 'strafrechtwetenschap' is a Dutch compound noun meaning 'criminal law science'. It is syllabified as 'straf-recht-wet-schap' with primary stress on 'wet'. The word is morphologically composed of the prefix 'straf-', the root 'recht-', and the suffix '-wetenschap'. Syllable division follows onset maximization and vowel-based rules, typical of Dutch phonology.
Definitions
- 1
The scientific study of criminal law, criminology, and penology.
Criminal law science, penology.
“Hij studeert strafrechtwetenschap.”
“De strafrechtwetenschap heeft belangrijke bijdragen geleverd aan het debat over straffen.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('wet'). Dutch stress generally falls on the first syllable, but in compound words, it often shifts to the first syllable of the second element.
Syllables
straf — Closed syllable, onset cluster 'str', stressed (secondary).. recht — Closed syllable, onset 'r', vowel 'e'.. wet — Closed syllable, onset 'w', primary stressed.. schap — Closed syllable, onset cluster 'sch', coda 'p'.
Word Parts
Onset Maximization
Consonant clusters are generally kept together at the beginning of a syllable (e.g., 'str-' in 'straf-').
Vowel-Based Division
Syllables are typically divided around vowels.
Compound Word Stress
Stress shifts to the first syllable of the second element in compound words.
- The compound nature of the word is the primary consideration. Dutch compound words are formed by concatenating existing words, and their syllabification reflects this structure.
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