Hyphenation ofoorlogsbegraafplaatsen

Dutch Word Analysis: oorlogsbegraafplaatsen

1. Examination & Pronunciation:

The word "oorlogsbegraafplaatsen" (war cemeteries) is a compound noun in Dutch. Its pronunciation involves a series of vowel and consonant clusters typical of Dutch morphology. The 'g' sounds are soft, similar to the 'ch' in Scottish 'loch'. The 'oo' sounds are long, and the 'aa' is a long 'a' sound.

2. Syllable Division:

Following Dutch syllabification rules, which prioritize vowel sounds and avoid splitting diphthongs or consonant clusters where possible, the word is divided as follows (see JSON output for the orthographic representation).

3. Morphemic Analysis:

• oorlog - Root: "war" (Dutch origin). Noun.
• s - Linking morpheme: Genitive marker, connecting 'oorlog' to 'begraafplaatsen'.
• begraaf - Root: "bury" (Dutch origin, related to 'begraven'). Verb stem.
• plaats - Root: "place" (Dutch origin). Noun.
• en - Suffix: Plural marker (Dutch origin). Noun.

4. Stress Identification:

Dutch stress is generally on the penultimate (second-to-last) syllable. In this case, the primary stress falls on "plaats".

5. Phonetic Transcription:

/ˈoːrloːxsbəˈɣraːfplaːtsə(n)/

6. Edge Case Review:

Dutch allows for relatively complex consonant clusters, which can sometimes pose challenges in syllabification. However, in this case, the clusters are relatively standard and follow established rules. The final '-en' is a common plural marker and is generally treated as a separate syllable.

7. Grammatical Role:

The word is a noun. Syllabification and stress remain consistent regardless of its grammatical function within a sentence.

8. Definition & Semantics:

• Definition: War cemeteries; places where soldiers who died in war are buried.
• Grammatical Category: Noun (de-word, masculine/feminine depending on context)
• Translation: War cemeteries
• Synonyms: Oorlogskerkhoven (war graveyards), militaire begraafplaatsen (military cemeteries)
• Antonyms: None directly applicable.
• Examples:
  • "De oorlogsbegraafplaatsen herinneren ons aan de offers die zijn gebracht." (The war cemeteries remind us of the sacrifices that were made.)
  • "We bezochten de oorlogsbegraafplaatsen in Normandië." (We visited the war cemeteries in Normandy.)

9. Phonological Comparison:

• landschap /ˈlɑntsχɑp/ (landscape): Syllables: land-schap. Similar vowel structure and consonant clusters. Stress on the penultimate syllable.
• werkplaats /ˈʋɛrkplaːts/ (workshop): Syllables: werk-plaats. Similar structure to "oorlogsbegraafplaatsen" with a root + "plaats". Stress on the penultimate syllable.
• voetpad /ˈvuːtpɑt/ (footpath): Syllables: voet-pad. Similar structure with a root + "pad" (path). Stress on the penultimate syllable.

The consistency in stress placement on the penultimate syllable across these words demonstrates a common phonological pattern in Dutch.

10. Division Rules:

• Vowel-Based Division: Syllables are generally formed around vowel sounds.
• Avoid Diphthong Splitting: Diphthongs (like 'oo' and 'aa') are kept within a single syllable.
• Consonant Cluster Handling: Consonant clusters are generally maintained within a syllable unless they are exceptionally complex or disrupt the flow of pronunciation.
• Penultimate Stress: Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable.

11. Special Considerations:

The linking 's' between 'oorlog' and 'begraafplaatsen' doesn't form a syllable on its own; it's a connecting element. The final '-en' is a clear syllable marker due to its function as a plural suffix.