oorlogsbegraafplaats
Syllables
oor-log-s-be-graaf-plaats
Pronunciation
/ˈoː.rloːx.s.bə.ˈɣraːf.plɛi̯ts/
Stress
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Morphemes
oorlog, begraaf, plaats + s
The word 'oorlogsbegraafplaats' is a compound noun divided into six syllables: oor-log-s-be-graaf-plaats. Stress falls on 'plaats'. Syllabification follows Dutch rules prioritizing onsets and vowel-consonant divisions. The linking 's' forms a separate syllable.
Definitions
- 1
A cemetery for soldiers who died in war.
War cemetery
“De oorlogsbegraafplaats herinnert aan de slachtoffers.”
“We bezochten de oorlogsbegraafplaats in Normandië.”
syn:oorlogskerkhof
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('plaats').
Syllables
oor — Open syllable, vowel followed by a consonant.. log — Closed syllable, vowel followed by a consonant cluster.. s — Syllable with a single consonant, linking element.. be — Open syllable, vowel following a consonant.. graaf — Closed syllable, vowel followed by a consonant cluster.. plaats — Closed syllable, diphthong followed by a consonant cluster, stressed syllable.
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Maximize Onsets
Dutch syllabification prioritizes creating syllables with consonant clusters at the beginning (onsets).
Vowel-Consonant Division
Syllables are often divided after vowels, especially when followed by consonants.
Linking Elements
Linking elements ('s' in this case) can form separate syllables in compound words.
- The 's' between 'oorlog' and 'begraaf' is a linking element and its syllabification can be flexible, but is generally separated for clarity.
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