territorialeititsbeginsel
Syllables
ter-ri-to-ri-a-lei-tits-be-gin-sel
Pronunciation
/tɛ.ri.to.ri.aˈlɛi̯.tɛits.bəˈɣɪn.səl/
Stress
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Morphemes
territorialiteit- + beginsel + -s-
The Dutch word 'territorialiteitsbeginsel' is a complex noun divided into ten syllables, with primary stress on the antepenultimate syllable. It's formed from Latin and Old Dutch roots, following standard Dutch syllabification rules prioritizing vowel peaks and avoiding unnecessary consonant cluster breaks. The word refers to the principle of territoriality in law.
Definitions
- 1
The principle that the jurisdiction of a state extends to all persons, property, and events within its territory.
Principle of territoriality
“Het territorialiteitsbeginsel is een fundamenteel principe van het internationaal recht.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the antepenultimate syllable ('be'). The stress pattern is typical for Dutch compound nouns.
Syllables
ter — Open syllable, initial syllable.. ri — Open syllable.. to — Open syllable.. ri — Open syllable.. a — Open syllable.. lei — Diphthong, stressed syllable.. tits — Closed syllable.. be — Open syllable, stressed.. gin — Closed syllable.. sel — Closed syllable.
Word Parts
Vowel Peak Rule
Each syllable must contain a vowel sound.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are generally kept together unless easily separable based on sonority.
Compound Word Rule
Compound words are divided between their constituent parts.
Suffix Rule
Suffixes are generally separated into their own syllables.
- The 'ei' diphthong functions as a single vowel sound within the syllable.
- The 'g' in 'beginsel' is a voiced velar fricative /ɣ/.
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