oorlogsslachtoffers
Syllables
oor-logs-slach-tof-fers
Pronunciation
/oːˈloːɣsˌslɑxtɔfərs/
Stress
01000
Morphemes
s- + oorlog + lachtoffers
The word 'oorlogsslachtoffers' is a compound noun divided into five syllables: oor-logs-slach-tof-fers. Stress falls on 'lach'. Syllabification follows Dutch rules of onset maximization and vowel-consonant division. The word consists of the prefix 's-', the root 'oorlog' (war), and the suffix 'lachtoffers' (victims).
Definitions
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War victims
War victims
“De regering biedt steun aan de oorlogsslachtoffers.”
“Er is behoefte aan meer psychologische hulp voor oorlogsslachtoffers.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('lach'). Dutch stress is generally on the penultimate syllable.
Syllables
oor — Open syllable, vowel followed by a consonant.. logs — Closed syllable, vowel followed by a consonant cluster.. slach — Closed syllable, consonant cluster followed by a vowel.. tof — Closed syllable, consonant followed by a vowel.. fers — Closed syllable, vowel followed by a consonant cluster.
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Dutch syllabification prioritizes creating syllables with consonant clusters at the beginning (onsets) whenever possible.
Vowel-Consonant Division
Syllables are often divided after a vowel, especially when followed by a consonant or consonant cluster.
- Complex consonant clusters require careful application of onset maximization rules.
- Regional variations in vowel length and consonant realization may exist but do not fundamentally alter syllabification.
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