oorlogsvoorbereidingen
Syllables
oor-logs-voor-be-rei-ding-en
Pronunciation
/oːˈrloːxsvoːrbeːrɛi̯dɪŋən/
Stress
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Morphemes
oorlogsvoorbereiding + en
The word 'oorlogsvoorbereidingen' is a complex Dutch noun divided into seven syllables: oor-logs-voor-be-rei-ding-en. The primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('ding'). It's formed by compounding 'oorlog' (war) and 'voorbereiding' (preparation) with the plural suffix 'en'. Syllabification follows Dutch rules of maximizing onsets and dividing before vowels.
Definitions
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War preparations
War preparations
“De regering kondigde nieuwe oorlogsvoorbereidingen aan.”
“De oorlogsvoorbereidingen waren in volle gang.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('ding') of the 'voorbereiding' root.
Syllables
oor — Open syllable, no stress.. logs — Closed syllable, consonant cluster onset.. voor — Open syllable, no stress.. be — Open syllable, no stress.. rei — Open syllable, diphthong.. ding — Closed syllable, primary stress.. en — Open syllable, no stress.
Word Parts
Similar Words
Maximize Onsets
Consonant clusters are maintained at the beginning of syllables whenever possible.
Vowel Division
Syllable division generally occurs before vowels.
Penultimate Stress
Primary stress typically falls on the penultimate syllable in Dutch.
- The 's' between 'oorlog' and 'voorbereiding' is a genitive marker, often silent but influencing syllabification.
- Regional variations in the pronunciation of the 'g' sound.
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