oorlogsvrijwilliger
Syllables
oor-logs-vrij-wil-li-ger
Pronunciation
/ˈoːrloɣsfrɛi̯vɪlɪɣər/
Stress
010010
Morphemes
svrij + oorlog + williger
The word 'oorlogsvrijwilliger' is a compound noun divided into six syllables: oor-logs-vrij-wil-li-ger. Stress falls on the second syllable ('logs'). The syllabification follows Dutch rules favoring open syllables and treating consonant clusters as single onsets. The word consists of the root 'oorlog' (war), a connecting element 'svrij', and the suffix 'williger' (volunteer).
Definitions
- 1
A person who voluntarily enlists to fight in a war.
War volunteer
“De oorlogsvrijwilliger riskeerde zijn leven voor zijn land.”
“Veel jonge mannen werden oorlogsvrijwilligers tijdens de Tweede Wereldoorlog.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('logs'). Dutch stress is generally penultimate, but morphological boundaries can influence placement.
Syllables
oor — Open syllable, containing a long vowel. Onset: /oː/, Coda: /r/. logs — Closed syllable. Onset: /l/, Coda: /ɣs/. vrij — Open syllable with a diphthong. Onset: /vr/, Coda: /j/. wil — Closed syllable. Onset: /v/, Coda: /l/. li — Open syllable. Onset: /l/, Coda: /i/. ger — Closed syllable. Onset: /ɣ/, Coda: /r/
Word Parts
Open Syllable Preference
Dutch favors syllables ending in vowels (open syllables).
Consonant Cluster Treatment
Consonant clusters like /vr/ and /ll/ are generally treated as single onsets.
Avoid Breaking Morphemes
Syllable division attempts to avoid breaking up meaningful morphemic units.
- The /vr/ and /ll/ clusters are treated as single onsets, which is typical in Dutch.
- Stress placement can be influenced by the length and structure of compound words.
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