oorlogsverwoestingen
Syllables
oor-logs-ver-woes-tin-gen
Pronunciation
/ˈoːrloɣs.vərˈʋœstɪŋən/
Stress
010110
Morphemes
oorlogs + verwoest + ingen
The word *oorlogsverwoestingen* is a complex Dutch noun divided into six syllables: oor-logs-ver-woes-tin-gen. The primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable. It's formed from the prefix *oorlogs-*, the root *verwoest-*, and the suffix *-ingen*. Syllabification follows the vowel nucleus rule and consonant cluster rule, typical of Dutch phonology.
Definitions
- 1
The devastations of war
War devastations
“De *oorlogsverwoestingen* waren enorm.”
“Na de oorlog begon de wederopbouw van de *oorlogsverwoestingen*.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('woes').
Syllables
oor — Open syllable, vowel-initial.. logs — Closed syllable, consonant cluster at the end.. ver — Open syllable, vowel-initial.. woes — Closed syllable, consonant cluster at the end.. tin — Closed syllable, consonant-final.. gen — Open syllable, consonant-final.
Word Parts
Vowel Nucleus Rule
Syllables are formed around vowel nuclei.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters following a vowel are generally part of the following syllable.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may exist, but do not significantly alter syllabification.
- Dutch allows some flexibility with consonant clusters, but the division provided adheres to common rules.
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