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oorlogscorrespondent

Complete linguistic analysis including syllable division, pronunciation, morphology, and definitions.

6 syllables
20 characters
Dutch
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6syllables

oorlogscorrespondent

Linguistic Analysis

Syllables

oor-logs-cor-res-pon-dent

Pronunciation

/oː.loːx.sɔr.rɛ.spɔn.dɛnt/

Stress

000100

Morphemes

oorlog + scorrespondent

The word 'oorlogscorrespondent' is a compound noun divided into six syllables: oor-logs-cor-res-pon-dent. The primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('pon'). The syllabification follows vowel-based division and consonant cluster preservation rules, typical for Dutch. It consists of the root 'oorlog' (war) and the suffix 'scorrespondent' (reporting agent).

Definitions

noun
  1. 1

    A journalist who reports from a war zone.

    War correspondent

    “De oorlogscorrespondent stuurde live verslagen vanuit het conflictgebied.”

    “Het werk van een oorlogscorrespondent is gevaarlijk.”

    syn:oorlogverslaggeverfrontverslaggever

Stress pattern

Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('pon'). The stress pattern is typical for Dutch compound nouns.

Syllables

6
oor/oːr/
logs/loːx/
cor/kɔr/
res/rɛs/
pon/pɔn/
dent/dɛnt/

oor — Open syllable, containing a diphthong. Unstressed.. logs — Closed syllable, containing a long vowel. Unstressed.. cor — Closed syllable, containing a short vowel. Unstressed.. res — Closed syllable, containing a short vowel. Unstressed.. pon — Closed syllable, containing a short vowel. Primary stressed syllable.. dent — Closed syllable, containing a short vowel. Unstressed.

Word Parts

root

oorlog

Germanic origin, meaning 'war'.

suf

scorrespondent

Derived from Latin 'corpus' and French 'respondant', indicating a reporting agent.

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Vowel-Based Division

Syllables are formed around vowel sounds, creating open or closed syllables.

Consonant Cluster Preservation

Consonant clusters are kept together within a syllable whenever possible to maintain phonological integrity.

Penultimate Stress

Primary stress typically falls on the penultimate syllable in Dutch compound nouns.

Digraph Preservation

Digraphs like 'oo' are not split across syllables.

  • The 'oor' diphthong is treated as a single unit for syllabification.
  • The 'cor' sequence is often treated as a single unit due to its common occurrence in Dutch vocabulary.
Analysis by gemma3:27b · 6/9/2025

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