onzelievevrouwekerk
Syllables
on-ze-lie-ve-vrou-we-kerk
Pronunciation
/ˈɔn.zə ˈli.və ˈvrɑu̯.wə.kɛrk/
Stress
0000001
Morphemes
onze + lieve vrouwe kerk
The word 'onze-lieve-vrouwekerk' is a Dutch compound noun divided into seven syllables based on the open syllable rule, with primary stress on the final syllable 'kerk'. It consists of a possessive prefix and three root words denoting 'dear lady church'.
Definitions
- 1
A church dedicated to the Virgin Mary.
Our Lady Church
“De onze-lieve-vrouwekerk is een belangrijk historisch monument.”
syn:Mariakerk
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the final syllable 'kerk'.
Syllables
on — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. ze — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant, potential vowel reduction.. lie — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. ve — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant, potential vowel reduction.. vrou — Open syllable, diphthong followed by consonant.. we — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant, potential vowel reduction.. kerk — Closed syllable, consonant cluster followed by vowel, primary stress.
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Open Syllable Rule
Syllables generally end in vowels. Consonant clusters are avoided unless complex.
Closed Syllable Rule
Syllables can end in consonants, particularly in the final component of a compound noun.
- Vowel reduction in unstressed syllables is common.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may occur.
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