oorlogsbegraafplaatsen
Syllables
oor-logs-be-graaf-plaats-en
Pronunciation
/ˈoːrloːxsbəˈɣraːfplaːtsə(n)/
Stress
010010
Morphemes
oorlog, begraaf, plaats + en
The word 'oorlogsbegraafplaatsen' is a compound noun divided into six syllables: oor-logs-be-graaf-plaats-en. Stress falls on 'plaats'. The syllabification follows vowel-based division rules, avoiding diphthong splitting and maintaining consonant clusters. It consists of the roots 'oorlog', 'begraaf', and 'plaats' connected by a linking 's' and the plural suffix '-en'.
Definitions
- 1
Places where soldiers who died in war are buried.
War cemeteries
“De oorlogsbegraafplaatsen herinneren ons aan de offers die zijn gebracht.”
“We bezochten de oorlogsbegraafplaatsen in Normandië.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('plaats').
Syllables
oor — Open syllable, containing a long vowel.. logs — Closed syllable, containing a long vowel and a soft 'g' sound.. be — Open syllable, unstressed.. graaf — Open syllable, containing a long vowel and a soft 'g' sound.. plaats — Closed syllable, stressed, containing a long vowel.. en — Open syllable, unstressed, plural marker.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Based Division
Syllables are generally formed around vowel sounds.
Avoid Diphthong Splitting
Diphthongs are kept within a single syllable.
Consonant Cluster Handling
Consonant clusters are generally maintained within a syllable.
Penultimate Stress
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable.
- The linking 's' between 'oorlog' and 'begraafplaatsen' doesn't form a syllable on its own.
- The final '-en' is a clear syllable marker due to its function as a plural suffix.
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