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guerrilla-aanvallen

Complete linguistic analysis including syllable division, pronunciation, morphology, and definitions.

6 syllables
19 characters
Dutch
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6syllables

guarrillaaanvallen

Linguistic Analysis

Syllables

gua-rri-lla-aan-val-len

Pronunciation

/ɣəˈrɪlla ˈaːnvɑlə(n)/

Stress

000100

Morphemes

aan + val + len

The compound noun *guerrilla-aanvallen* is syllabified into six syllables: gua-rri-lla-aan-val-len, with primary stress on 'aan'. It consists of a borrowed 'guerrilla' and the Dutch components 'aan-val-len', following standard Dutch syllabification rules based on sonority and compound structure.

Definitions

noun
  1. 1

    Unconventional warfare and attacks carried out by small groups of fighters.

    Guerrilla attacks

    De regering veroordeelde de guerrilla-aanvallen.

    De guerrilla-aanvallen werden steeds intensiever.

Stress pattern

Primary stress falls on the 'aan' syllable of 'aanvallen'. The 'guerrilla' portion is unstressed.

Syllables

6
gua/ɣə/
ri/rɪ/
lla/lla/
aan/aːn/
val/vɑl/
len/lə(n)/

gua Open syllable, initial syllable of the borrowed word 'guerrilla'. ri Closed syllable, part of 'guerrilla'. lla Open syllable, completing 'guerrilla'. aan Closed syllable, Dutch prefix, primary stress. val Open syllable, Dutch root. len Open syllable, Dutch suffix, plural marker

Sonority Sequencing Principle

Syllables are formed around a sonority peak (vowel).

Onset-Rime Structure

Syllables are divided into an onset (consonant(s) before the vowel) and a rime (vowel and any following consonants).

Dutch Compound Rule

Compounds are syllabified as separate words before being combined.

  • The 'rr' in 'guerrilla' is often softened in Dutch pronunciation.
  • The final 'n' in 'aanvallen' can be reduced or elided in rapid speech.
  • The schwa sound /ə/ is common in unstressed syllables.
Analysis by gemma3:27b · 6/11/2025

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