brandeweervrijwilliger
Syllables
bran-de-weer-vrij-wil-li-ger
Pronunciation
/ˈbrɑndʋeːrvrɛi̯vɪlɪɣər/
Stress
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Morphemes
weer + brand + vrijwilliger
The word 'brandweervrijwilliger' is a compound noun syllabified based on maximizing open syllables and maintaining consonant clusters. Stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('weer'). The morphemic structure reveals its composition from Germanic roots and suffixes.
Definitions
- 1
A volunteer firefighter.
Firefighter volunteer
“De brandweervrijwilligers kwamen snel ter plaatse.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('weer').
Syllables
bran — Open syllable, initial consonant cluster.. de — Open syllable.. weer — Open syllable, long vowel.. vrij — Syllable with a diphthong.. wil — Open syllable.. li — Open syllable.. ger — Closed syllable, final consonant cluster.
Word Parts
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Maximize Open Syllables
Dutch favors CV syllables whenever possible.
Consonant Cluster Handling
Consonant clusters are maintained unless they violate phonotactic constraints.
Diphthong Integrity
Diphthongs are generally kept within a single syllable.
- Regional variations in 'r' pronunciation do not affect syllabification.
- The digraph 'ij' is treated as a single vowel sound.
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