ontvoeringsslachtoffer
Syllables
ont-voe-rings-slacht-of-fer
Pronunciation
/ɔnˈvœːrɪŋsˈlɑxtɔfər/
Stress
000100
Morphemes
ont- + voer- + -ingsslachtoffer
The word 'ontvoeringsslachtoffer' is a complex Dutch compound noun meaning 'kidnapping victim'. It is syllabified as ont-voe-rings-slacht-of-fer, with primary stress on the fifth syllable ('of'). The word is formed from Germanic roots and suffixes, and its syllabification follows Dutch rules prioritizing vowel peaks and consonant cluster preservation.
Definitions
- 1
A person who has been kidnapped.
Kidnapping victim
“De politie heeft de ontvoeringsslachtoffer veilig bevrijd.”
“De familie van het ontvoeringsslachtoffer is in shock.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fifth syllable ('of'). Dutch stress generally falls on the penultimate syllable, but compound words often have stress on the first element of the final component.
Syllables
ont — Open syllable, initial syllable.. voe — Open syllable, contains a long vowel.. rings — Closed syllable, contains a short vowel and a consonant cluster.. slacht — Closed syllable, contains a short vowel and a consonant cluster.. of — Open syllable, stressed syllable.. fer — Open syllable, final syllable.
Word Parts
Vowel Peak
Syllables are built around vowel sounds, forming the core of each syllable.
Consonant Cluster Preservation
Consonant clusters are generally kept together within a syllable unless they are unpronounceable, adhering to Dutch phonotactics.
Compound Word Stress
Stress often falls on the first element of the final component in compound words, influencing the overall rhythm of the word.
- The linking 's' between 'ontvoering' and 'slachtoffer' is a common feature in Dutch compound nouns.
- Reduction of unstressed vowels (e.g., 'e' in 'ontvoering' to /ə/) is a potential variation.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may affect the precise phonetic realization.
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