oorlogsvrijwilligers
Syllables
oor-logs-vrij-wil-li-gers
Pronunciation
/oːˈloːɣsfrɛi̯vɪlɪɣərs/
Stress
010000
Morphemes
oorlog + svrijwilligers
The word 'oorlogsvrijwilligers' is a compound noun divided into six syllables based on maximizing onsets and dividing after vowels. The primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('wil'). The word is composed of the root 'oorlog' (war) and a suffix derived from 'vrij' (free) and 'willig' (willing).
Definitions
- 1
People who voluntarily participate in a war effort.
War volunteers
“De oorlogsvrijwilligers kwamen uit alle delen van het land.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('wil').
Syllables
oor — Open syllable, containing a long vowel.. logs — Closed syllable, with a consonant cluster at the end.. vrij — Open syllable, containing a diphthong.. wil — Open, stressed syllable.. li — Open syllable.. gers — Closed syllable, with a consonant cluster at the end.
Word Parts
Maximize Onsets
Consonant clusters are generally kept together at the beginning of a syllable.
Vowel Division
Syllable division occurs after each vowel sound.
- The 'svrij' sequence is a reduced form common in Dutch compounds.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may exist but do not affect syllabification.
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