oorlogsbelastingen
Syllables
oor-logs-be-las-tin-gen
Pronunciation
/oːrɔx.bəˈla.stɪŋ.ən/
Stress
001010
Morphemes
oor- + logs-be-las + tin-gen
The word 'oorlogsbelastingen' is a compound noun divided into six syllables: oor-logs-be-las-tin-gen. Stress falls on 'tin'. It's formed from Germanic roots denoting 'war' and 'burden', with suffixes indicating nominalization and plurality. Syllabification follows Dutch rules of open syllable preference and consonant cluster maintenance.
Definitions
- 1
Taxes levied to finance war efforts.
War taxes
“De regering verhoogde de oorlogsbelastingen.”
“De oorlogsbelastingen waren een zware last voor de burgers.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('tin').
Syllables
oor — Open syllable, long vowel.. logs — Closed syllable, consonant cluster.. be — Open syllable.. las — Open syllable.. tin — Closed, stressed syllable.. gen — Open syllable, plural marker.
Word Parts
Similar Words
Open Syllable Preference
Dutch favors open syllables (ending in a vowel).
Consonant Cluster Maintenance
Consonant clusters are generally maintained within a syllable.
Penultimate Stress
Primary stress typically falls on the penultimate syllable.
- The 'g' pronunciation as a fricative doesn't affect syllabification.
- Regional vowel variations may exist but don't alter syllable boundaries.
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